Enrollment
314
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Elementary School
River Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Patchogue, New York, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 786 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #147.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students) and Eagle Elementary School (680 students) alongside River Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
River Elementary School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, which includes River Elementary School.
$24,775
Per student
-6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 39.1%
Federal 10.6%
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.
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
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is River Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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