- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Patchogue, NY
River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362247003166
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Patchogue · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
River Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Patchogue, NY.
School address
District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362247003166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
River Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 362247003166 · Patchogue, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 9.2:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students)
River Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patchogue-Medf
Patchogue-Medford High School
2,487 students
- Eagle Elementa 680
Eagle Elementary School
680 students
- Canaan Element 596
Canaan Elementary School
596 students
- Saxton Middle 579
Saxton Middle School
579 students
- Oregon Middle 545
Oregon Middle School
545 students
- This school 314
River Elementary School
314 students
What this shows River Elementary School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Elementary School compares
River 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
White 40.1%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, River Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District reports $26,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchogue-Medford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canaan Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saxton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oregon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Elementary School
How many students attend River Elementary School?
River Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Patchogue, NY. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Elementary School?
45.3% of students at River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at River Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Patchogue, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Elementary School?
River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 River Elementary School rank among schools in Patchogue?
By Resource Investment Index, River Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Patchogue, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Patchogue on the city page.
What other schools are in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Besides River Elementary School, Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students), Eagle Elementary School (680 students), and Canaan Elementary School (596 students). See the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.