- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jericho, NY
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361581002040
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Jericho · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jericho, NY.
School address
District: Jericho Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361581002040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 361581002040 · Jericho, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 11.6:1 · 8.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students)
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jericho Senior
Jericho Senior High School
1,260 students
- Jericho Middle
Jericho Middle School
825 students
- Cantiague Elem 436
Cantiague Elementary School
436 students
- George a Jacks 432
George a Jackson School
432 students
- This school 278
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School compares
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 85% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$38,011
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
Asian 67.6%
White 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Jericho Union Free School District reports $38,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jericho Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cantiague Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George a Jackson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School
How many students attend Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School?
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jericho, NY. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School?
8.6% of students at Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School is Asian at 67.6% of enrollment, in Jericho, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School?
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School rank among public schools in Jericho?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jericho, 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 Jericho on the city page.
What other schools are in Jericho Union Free School District?
Besides Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School, Jericho Union Free School District also operates Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students), Jericho Middle School (825 students), and Cantiague Elementary School (436 students). See the Jericho Union Free School District district page for the complete list.