Enrollment
437
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 362832003814
Richard P Connor Elementary School — Suffern, NY
Federal NCES profile for Richard P Connor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Suffern Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard P Connor Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Richard P Connor Elementary School reports 437 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Suffern Central School District spends $35,861 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.7% from local sources (property taxes), 20.7% from the state, and 7.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard P Connor Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 52% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 32% in New York — lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$35,861
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 437 Top 52% in New York — larger than 48% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 362832003814
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
White 24.3%
African American 7.6%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suffern Central School District, which includes Richard P Connor Elementary School.
$35,861
Per student
+21%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.7%
State 20.7%
Federal 7.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Richard P Connor Elementary School
How many students attend Richard P Connor Elementary School?
Richard P Connor Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SUFFERN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard P Connor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard P Connor Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard P Connor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richard P Connor Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in SUFFERN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard P Connor Elementary School?
Richard P Connor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.