Enrollment
278
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jericho, New York, enrolling 278 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.6% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by Asian (68%) and White (23%) (diversity index 49/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Jericho Union Free School District spends $36,599 per pupil, 39% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Jericho Union Free School District also operates Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students) and Jericho Middle School (825 students) alongside Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary 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 Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School compares
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$36,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jericho Union Free School District, which includes Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School.
$36,599
Per student
+39%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+121%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.7%
State 8.3%
Federal 3.0%
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 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
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School a good school?
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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