Enrollment
565
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philadelphia, NY
Indian River Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Indian River Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361530005044
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian River Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian River Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian River Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Philadelphia, NY.
School address
District: Indian River Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361530005044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian River Intermediate School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian River Intermediate School
Indian River Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Philadelphia, New York, enrolling 565 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 565 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 812 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #387.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Indian River Central School District also operates Indian River High School (791 students) and Indian River Middle School (730 students) alongside Indian River Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Indian River Intermediate School compares
Indian River Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$23,285
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Indian River Intermediate School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian River Central School District, which includes Indian River Intermediate School.
$23,285
Per student
-12%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.2%
State 64.7%
Federal 30.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Indian River Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calcium Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Mills Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theresa Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian River Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~565 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian River Intermediate School
How many students attend Indian River Intermediate School?
Indian River Intermediate School has 565 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philadelphia, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian River Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian River Intermediate School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian River Intermediate School?
39.9% of students at Indian River Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian River Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Indian River Intermediate School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian River Intermediate School?
Indian River Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indian River Intermediate School rank among public schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian River Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Philadelphia, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
Is Indian River Intermediate School a good school?
Indian River Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Indian River Central School District?
Besides Indian River Intermediate School, Indian River Central School District also operates Indian River High School (791 students), Indian River Middle School (730 students), and Calcium Primary School (480 students). See the Indian River Central School District district page for the complete list.
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