- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chappaqua, NY
Roaring Brook School
Federal NCES profile for Roaring Brook School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360699000489
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roaring Brook School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Chappaqua · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Roaring Brook School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roaring Brook School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Chappaqua, NY.
School address
District: Chappaqua Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360699000489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Roaring Brook School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360699000489 · Chappaqua, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 13.5:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Horace Greeley High School (1,122 students)
Roaring Brook School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Roaring Brook School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley High School
1,122 students
- Robert E Bell
Robert E Bell School
587 students
- Seven Bridges
Seven Bridges Middle School
500 students
- This school 444
Roaring Brook School
444 students
- Westorchard Sc 441
Westorchard School
441 students
- Douglas G Graf 415
Douglas G Grafflin School
415 students
What this shows Roaring Brook School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roaring Brook School compares
Roaring Brook 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 93% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$34,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Roaring Brook School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Chappaqua Central School District reports $34,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roaring Brook School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Greeley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert E Bell School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seven Bridges Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westorchard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas G Grafflin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roaring Brook School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roaring Brook School
How many students attend Roaring Brook School?
Roaring Brook School has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chappaqua, NY. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roaring Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roaring Brook School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roaring Brook School?
3.7% of students at Roaring Brook School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roaring Brook School?
The largest demographic group at Roaring Brook School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Chappaqua, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roaring Brook School?
Roaring Brook School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roaring Brook School rank among elementary schools in Chappaqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Roaring Brook School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Chappaqua, 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 Chappaqua on the city page.
What other schools are in Chappaqua Central School District?
Besides Roaring Brook School, Chappaqua Central School District also operates Horace Greeley High School (1,122 students), Robert E Bell School (587 students), and Seven Bridges Middle School (500 students). See the Chappaqua Central School District district page for the complete list.