Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School in Richburg, NY

At a glance

Reported students

298

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

39.93

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

7.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York elementary enrollment

22nd percentile

Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

317

Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School: 298 reported students.

State peer staffing position

3rd percentile

7.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 293
Teachers (FTE): 39
Student–teacher ratio: 7.5:1

What the reported data says about Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School

Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Richburg. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Bolivar-Richburg Central School District. NCES reports 298 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.5:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School

1How do the reported 7.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 10.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 54.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White92.3%
Hispanic3%
Black2%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bolivar-Richburg Junior-Senior High School

High · Grades 06–12

336 reported students

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Public schools near Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Bolivar-Richburg Junior-Senior High School High · Bolivar-Richburg Central School District	06–12	336	1.6 mi
Friendship Central School Other · Friendship Central School District	PK–12	259	8.2 mi
Oswayo Valley JSHS High · Oswayo Valley SD	06–12	140	9.1 mi
Oswayo Valley El Sch Elementary · Oswayo Valley SD	PK–05	132	9.1 mi
Portville Elementary School Elementary · Portville Central School District	PK–06	534	9.8 mi
Portville Junior-Senior High School High · Portville Central School District	07–12	445	9.9 mi

Frequently asked questions about Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School

What grades does Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School serve?

Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bolivar-Richburg Central School District.

How many students attend Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School?

Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School reported 298 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 293 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 7.5:1, based on 298 students and 39.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bolivar-Richburg Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

54.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School in?

Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School is part of Bolivar-Richburg Central School District, based in Bolivar, NY, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bolivar-Richburg Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bolivar-Richburg Junior-Senior High School (1.6 mi), Friendship Central School (8.2 mi), Oswayo Valley JSHS (9.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.