- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
River School (the)
Federal NCES profile for River School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007706371
👥 S:T ratio 31
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River School (the) earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #54 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
River School (the) has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River School (the) ranks #54 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007706371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
River School (the) grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 360007706371 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 17.2:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
River School (the) grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
River School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 499
River School (the)
499 students
What this shows River School (the) reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How River School (the) compares
River School (the) 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
White 35.9%
Asian 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, River School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How River School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about River School (the)
How many students attend River School (the)?
River School (the) has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at River School (the) is 17.2:1, which is 46% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River School (the)?
21.1% of students at River School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River School (the)?
The largest demographic group at River School (the) is White at 35.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River School (the)?
River School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 School (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, River School (the) ranks #54 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 # 2?
Besides River School (the), New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.