- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmira, NY
Riverside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361056000823
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Elmira, NY.
School address
District: Elmira City School District · New York
NCES ID 361056000823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Riverside Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 361056000823 · Elmira, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 20.8:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (1,273 students)
Riverside Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmira High Sc
Elmira High School
1,273 students
- Ernie Davis Ac
Ernie Davis Academy
844 students
- Hendy Avenue S 391
Hendy Avenue School
391 students
- Parley Coburn 391
Parley Coburn School
391 students
- Broadway Acade 379
Broadway Academy
379 students
- This school 375
Riverside Elementary
375 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary compares
Riverside Elementary 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 76% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
65.9%
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.
Funding equity
$22,583
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Two or More 19.2%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Riverside Elementary is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Elmira City School District reports $22,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernie Davis Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendy Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parley Coburn School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadway Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmira, NY. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 76% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Elementary?
59.0% of students at Riverside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Elmira, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside Elementary rank among schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Elmira, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elmira on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmira City School District?
Besides Riverside Elementary, Elmira City School District also operates Elmira High School (1,273 students), Ernie Davis Academy (844 students), and Hendy Avenue School (391 students). See the Elmira City School District district page for the complete list.