Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River East 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River East Elementary serves a large attendance area in New York, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles, with typical travel times of 20 to 30 minutes and distances reaching up to 27.2 miles from the school's furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
River East Elementary School's student population of 236 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1982
School Motto
We are a part of something much greater than ourselves.
School Rankings
River East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River East Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
60%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are River East Elementary School often compared to?
River East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake, P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend River East Elementary School?
236 students attend River East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of River East Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River East Elementary School part of?
River East Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4.
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