Roaring Brook School

530 Quaker Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Roaring Brook School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roaring Brook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Roaring Brook School's student population of 426 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Roaring Brook School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roaring Brook School is 0.45, 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)
#540 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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75-79%
55%
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85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
72%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roaring Brook School's ranking?
Roaring Brook School is ranked #540 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Roaring Brook School often compared to?
Roaring Brook Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westorchard School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Roaring Brook School?
426 students attend Roaring Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Roaring Brook School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roaring Brook School?
Roaring Brook School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roaring Brook School offer ?
Roaring Brook School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roaring Brook School part of?
Roaring Brook School is part of Chappaqua Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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