- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
River East Elementary grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 360007905632 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 11.2:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
River East Elementary grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
River East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 236
River East Elementary
236 students
What this shows River East Elementary reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How River East Elementary compares
River East Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~236 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), up 20.
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 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.