- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Riverdale Avenue Community School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Avenue Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012106313
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Avenue Community School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #163 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale Avenue Community School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Avenue Community School ranks #163 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012106313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Riverdale Avenue Community School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360012106313 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 12.5:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Riverdale Avenue Community School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Riverdale Avenue Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school
Riverdale Avenue Community School
301 students
What this shows Riverdale Avenue Community School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale Avenue Community School compares
Riverdale Avenue Community 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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
African American 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Asian 4.7%
White 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Riverdale Avenue Community School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Riverdale Avenue Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Avenue Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Avenue Community School
How many students attend Riverdale Avenue Community School?
Riverdale Avenue Community School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Avenue Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Avenue Community School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale Avenue Community School?
92.7% of students at Riverdale Avenue Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Avenue Community School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Avenue Community School is African American at 67.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Avenue Community School?
Riverdale Avenue Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Riverdale Avenue Community School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Avenue Community School ranks #163 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #23?
Besides Riverdale Avenue Community School, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.