River Elementary School

46 River Ave
Patchogue, NY 11772
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : 20-29% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

River Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of River Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
≥50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
20-29%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
45%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in River Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
16%
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White
40%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of River Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are River Elementary School often compared to?
River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend River Elementary School?
299 students attend River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Elementary School?
River Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does River Elementary School offer ?
River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Elementary School part of?
River Elementary School is part of Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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