At a glance
Reported students
236
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
River East Elementary: 236 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about River East Elementary
River East Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New York. It is one of 29 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 4. NCES reports 236 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 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (59.7%) and Black (29.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking River East Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.8%
- Hispanic59.7%
- Black29.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.1%
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.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 102 Jacques Cartier
Elementary · Grades PK–05
221 reported students
PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa
Elementary · Grades PK–02
221 reported students
Mosaic Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
206 reported students
PS 155 William Paca
Elementary · Grades PK–05
192 reported students
Bilingual Bicultural School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
PS 38 Roberto Clemente
Elementary · Grades PK–05
176 reported students
Public schools near River East Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Village Academy East Charter School Elementary · Charter · Harlem Village Academy East Charter School | PK–08 | 349 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 155 William Paca Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 192 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–08 | 394 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–02 | 221 | 0.3 mi |
| Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School Elementary · Charter · Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School | KG–05 | 96 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 7 Samuel Stern Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–08 | 348 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about River East Elementary
What grades does River East Elementary serve?
River East Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 4.
How many students attend River East Elementary?
River East Elementary reported 236 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at River East Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 236 students and 21 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 River East Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
River East Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of River East Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.7% 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 River East Elementary in?
River East Elementary is part of New York City Geographic District # 4, based in New York, NY, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near River East Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harlem Village Academy East Charter School (under 0.1 mi), PS 155 William Paca (0.2 mi), PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.