At a glance
Reported students
820
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
149.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York other enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 258 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Riverview School (The): 820 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
5.5:1 reported; state peer median 8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Riverview School (The)
Riverview School (The) is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Woodside. It is one of 61 current school records connected to NYC Special Schools - District 75. NCES reports 820 students for 2024–25.
Among 258 combined / other schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 412 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.5:1, below the New York median of 8:1 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 (52.3%) and Asian (20.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Riverview School (The)
- 1How do the reported 5.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 149.11 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
- 85.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.2%
- Hispanic52.3%
- Black11.7%
- Asian20.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial1%
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 NYC Special Schools - District 75
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 17
Other · Grades KG–12
692 reported students
PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School
Other · Grades KG–09
681 reported students
PS 138
Other · Grades PK–12
670 reported students
PS 993
Other · Grades KG–12
636 reported students
PS 469-Bronx School for Continuous Learning (The)
Other · Grades KG–12
625 reported students
Robert E Peary School
Other · Grades PK–09
581 reported students
Public schools near Riverview School (The)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture Technical High School Other · New York City Geographic District #30 | 09–10 | 177 | 1.3 mi |
| Renaissance Charter School 2 (The) Other · Charter · Renaissance Charter School 2 (The) | KG–11 | 830 | 2.1 mi |
| Renaissance Charter School Other · Charter · Renaissance Charter School | PK–12 | 657 | 2.1 mi |
| Robert E Peary School Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–09 | 581 | 2.8 mi |
| Beginning With Children Charter School II Other · Charter · Beginning With Children Charter School II | KG–12 | 800 | 2.8 mi |
| Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School Other · Charter · Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School | 03–10 | 665 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riverview School (The)
What grades does Riverview School (The) serve?
Riverview School (The) reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in NYC Special Schools - District 75.
How many students attend Riverview School (The)?
Riverview School (The) reported 820 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 258 New York combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Riverview School (The)?
The calculated ratio is 5.5:1, based on 820 students and 149.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Riverview School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riverview School (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on NYC Special Schools - District 75 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Riverview School (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.6% 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 Riverview School (The) in?
Riverview School (The) is part of NYC Special Schools - District 75, based in New York, NY, which operates 61 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riverview School (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Motion Picture Technical High School (1.3 mi), Renaissance Charter School 2 (The) (2.1 mi), Renaissance Charter School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.