Enrollment
480
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)
Federal NCES profile for Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007802655
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #114 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) ranks #114 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 480 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 480 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 984 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #533.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the).
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 Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) compares
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.6%
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.
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 65.0%
African American 18.1%
White 9.0%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~480 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)
How many students attend Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)?
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 School for Makers and Artists (the)?
80.5% of students at Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)?
The largest demographic group at Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)?
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) ranks #114 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.
Is Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) a good school?
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the), New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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