- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Chester, NY
Park Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Park Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362346003276
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Avenue School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Port Chester · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Avenue School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Port Chester, NY.
School address
District: Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362346003276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Park Avenue School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 362346003276 · Port Chester, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 16.6:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Chester Senior High School (1,549 students)
Park Avenue School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Park Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Chester S
Port Chester Senior High School
1,549 students
- Port Chester M
Port Chester Middle School
956 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Elementary School
725 students
- This school 432
Park Avenue School
432 students
- King Street Sc 374
King Street School
374 students
- Thomas a Ediso 356
Thomas a Edison School
356 students
What this shows Park Avenue School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Avenue School compares
Park Avenue School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$28,228
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.6%
White 12.0%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Park Avenue School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District reports $28,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Chester Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Chester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue School
How many students attend Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Chester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue School is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Avenue School?
59.0% of students at Park Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Park Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment, in Port Chester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Park Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Port Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District?
Besides Park Avenue 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.