- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oneonta, NY
Riverside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362178003096
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Oneonta · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Oneonta, NY.
School address
District: Oneonta City School District · New York
NCES ID 362178003096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Riverside Elementary School grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 362178003096 · Oneonta, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 11.2:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Oneonta Senior High School (499 students)
Riverside Elementary School grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oneonta Senior
Oneonta Senior High School
499 students
- Oneonta Middle
Oneonta Middle School
388 students
- Greater Plains
Greater Plains Elementary School
283 students
- Valleyview Ele
Valleyview Elementary School
263 students
- This school
Riverside Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary School compares
Riverside Elementary School 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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.
Funding equity
$23,633
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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Riverside Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Oneonta City School District reports $23,633 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oneonta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greater Plains Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valleyview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oneonta, NY. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Riverside Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Riverside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Oneonta, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 School rank among elementary schools in Oneonta?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Oneonta, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oneonta on the city page.
What other schools are in Oneonta City School District?
Besides Riverside Elementary School, Oneonta City School District also operates Oneonta Senior High School (499 students), Oneonta Middle School (388 students), and Greater Plains Elementary School (283 students). See the Oneonta City School District district page for the complete list.