Enrollment
236
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
River East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for River East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007905632
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River East Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #105 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
River East Elementary has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River East Elementary ranks #105 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007905632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River East Elementary compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at River East Elementary
River East Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 236 students.
At 11.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #322.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students) and Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students) alongside River East Elementary.
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 River East Elementary compares
River East Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.2%
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.
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 59.7%
African American 29.7%
White 6.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, River East Elementary is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How River East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~236 students)
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Frequently asked questions about River East Elementary
How many students attend River East Elementary?
River East Elementary has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River East Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 River East Elementary?
80.8% of students at River East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at River East Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River East Elementary?
River East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 River East Elementary rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, River East Elementary ranks #105 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
Is River East Elementary a good school?
River East Elementary earns 28/100 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 New York City Geographic District # 4?
Besides River East Elementary, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.
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