Enrollment
374
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Chester, NY
King Street School
Federal NCES profile for King Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362346003274
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Street School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Port Chester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
King Street School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Street School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Port Chester, NY.
School address
District: Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362346003274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King Street School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at King Street School
King Street School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Port Chester, New York, enrolling 374 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 27% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 374 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 782 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #454.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (21%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District also operates Port Chester Senior High School (1,549 students) and Port Chester Middle School (956 students) alongside King Street 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 King Street School compares
King Street 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$26,213
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
White 20.9%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, King Street School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District, which includes King Street School.
$26,213
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 33.4%
Federal 17.5%
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 King Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Chester Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Chester Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~374 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about King Street School
How many students attend King Street School?
King Street School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Chester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Street School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King Street School?
53.2% of students at King Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Street School?
The largest demographic group at King Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Port Chester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Street School?
King Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 King Street School rank among elementary schools in Port Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, King Street School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Port Chester, 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 Port Chester on the city page.
Is King Street School a good school?
King Street School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District?
Besides King Street School, Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District also operates Port Chester Senior High School (1,549 students), Port Chester Middle School (956 students), and John F Kennedy Elementary School (725 students). See the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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