River East Elementary School serves 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
River East Elementary School placed 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
River East Elementary School's student population of 242 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
River East Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of River East Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3344 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
10%

Hispanic
50%
29%

Black
38%
16%

White
6%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River East Elementary School's ranking?
River East Elementary School is ranked #3344 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend River East Elementary School?
242 students attend River East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of River East Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River East Elementary School?
River East Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does River East Elementary School offer ?
River East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River East Elementary School part of?
River East Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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