- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Valley, NY
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat
Federal NCES profile for East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362781006098
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Spring Valley · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Spring Valley, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362781006098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 362781006098 · Spring Valley, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 15.4:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramapo High School (1,694 students)
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramapo High Sc
Ramapo High School
1,694 students
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High School
1,501 students
- Kakiat Element
Kakiat Elementary School
822 students
- Pomona Middle
Pomona Middle School
689 students
- Summit Park El 659
Summit Park Elementary School
659 students
- This school 386
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat
386 students
What this shows East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat compares
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$32,604
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
African American 12.2%
White 5.2%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) reports $32,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kakiat Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pomona Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat
How many students attend East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat?
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Valley, NY. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat?
52.6% of students at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat?
The largest demographic group at East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Spring Valley, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat?
East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat rank among elementary schools in Spring Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Spring Valley, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spring Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)?
Besides East Ramapo Early Childhood Center at Kakiat, East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) also operates Ramapo High School (1,694 students), Spring Valley High School (1,501 students), and Kakiat Elementary School (822 students). See the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) district page for the complete list.