- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Suffern, NY
Richard P Connor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richard P Connor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362832003814
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard P Connor Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Suffern · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 437
- students enrolled
Richard P Connor Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard P Connor Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Suffern, NY.
School address
District: Suffern Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362832003814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Richard P Connor Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 362832003814 · Suffern, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Suffern Senior High School (1,450 students)
Richard P Connor Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Richard P Connor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suffern Senior
Suffern Senior High School
1,450 students
- Suffern Middle
Suffern Middle School
880 students
- This school 437
Richard P Connor Elementary School
437 students
- Cherry Lane El 413
Cherry Lane Elementary School
413 students
- Montebello Roa 343
Montebello Road School
343 students
- Viola Elementa 338
Viola Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Richard P Connor Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard P Connor Elementary School compares
Richard P Connor Elementary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$36,268
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 + 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Richard P Connor Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Suffern Central School District reports $36,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard P Connor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffern Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suffern Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Lane Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montebello Road School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viola Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard P Connor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~437 students)
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 an elementary school in Suffern, NY. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard P Connor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard P Connor Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Suffern, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard P Connor Elementary School?
Richard P Connor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Richard P Connor Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Suffern?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard P Connor Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Suffern, 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 Suffern on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffern Central School District?
Besides Richard P Connor Elementary School, Suffern Central School District also operates Suffern Senior High School (1,450 students), Suffern Middle School (880 students), and Cherry Lane Elementary School (413 students). See the Suffern Central School District district page for the complete list.