Enrollment
395
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverhead, NY
Roanoke Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Roanoke Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362469003360
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roanoke Avenue School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Riverhead · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roanoke Avenue School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roanoke Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Riverhead, NY.
School address
District: Riverhead Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362469003360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roanoke Avenue School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roanoke Avenue School
Roanoke Avenue School is a mid-sized elementary school in Riverhead, New York, enrolling 395 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 395 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.
Among 913 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #756, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Riverhead Central School District also operates Riverhead Senior High School (1,927 students) and Pulaski Street Elementary School (797 students) alongside Roanoke Avenue School.
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 Roanoke Avenue School compares
Roanoke Avenue School 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$25,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 77.2%
White 12.2%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Roanoke Avenue School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverhead Central School District, which includes Roanoke Avenue School.
$25,711
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 31.9%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Roanoke Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverhead Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverhead Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phillips Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley Avenue School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roanoke Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary 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 (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roanoke Avenue School
How many students attend Roanoke Avenue School?
Roanoke Avenue School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverhead, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Avenue School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Roanoke Avenue School?
45.6% of students at Roanoke Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roanoke Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Roanoke Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in Riverhead, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roanoke Avenue School?
Roanoke Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Roanoke Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Riverhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Roanoke Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Riverhead, 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 Riverhead on the city page.
Is Roanoke Avenue School a good school?
Roanoke Avenue School earns 29/100 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 Riverhead Central School District?
Besides Roanoke Avenue School, Riverhead Central School District also operates Riverhead Senior High School (1,927 students), Pulaski Street Elementary School (797 students), and Riverhead Middle School (793 students). See the Riverhead Central School District district page for the complete list.
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