Is River East Elementary a good school?

River East Elementary ranks 1602 nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend River East Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended River East Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of River East Elementary?

Students at River East Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 35% African American, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.

River East Elementary

Summary:

River East Elementary is a public elementary school located in New York City's District 4, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 224 students. The school has a history of mixed performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 944 (2016-2017) and 2280 (2023-2024) out of over 2,400 New York elementary schools. Its current rating is 2 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger scale.

River East Elementary's student performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in Math and Science. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 30% (5th grade) to 78.57% (4th grade), compared to the district's 42.73%-44.27% and the state's 42.6%-47.05%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 28.57% (5th grade) to 64.29% (4th grade), compared to the district's 39.1%-46.73% and the state's 48.93%-58.03%. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 19.05% is significantly lower than the district's 25.47% and the state's 35%. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 82.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Nearby schools, such as PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera and Bilingual Bicultural School, generally outperform River East Elementary on state assessments, particularly in ELA and Math. PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera, located just 0.59 miles away, has a statewide ranking of 593 out of 2,445 elementary schools and a 4-star rating, significantly higher than River East Elementary. The Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 2, located 0.45 miles away, is a high-performing charter school with a statewide ranking of 16 out of 2,445 elementary schools and a 5-star rating, with significantly higher student performance on state assessments than River East Elementary and the district/state averages.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2351 1st Ave
New York, NY 10035

(212) 802-3035

District: New York City Geographic District # 4

SchoolDigger Rank:
1602^nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,849

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.6%

African American:

34.8%

White:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River East Elementary ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 6^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.6%), African American (34.8%), White (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River East Elementary is 10.6. 12 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River East Elementary is $24,849. 12 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River East Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks River East Elementary 1602^nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See River East Elementary in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 4:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 4 671^st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River East Elementary

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Rank History for all students at River East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	18.09	1911^th	2206	13.4%
2007	12.76	1999^th	2219	9.9%
2008	30.74	1743^rd	2227	21.7%
2009	14.75	2065^th	2257	8.5%
2010	27.29	1797^th	2263	20.6%
2011	29.28	1756^th	2286	23.2%
2012	35.05	1650^th	2320	28.9%
2013	41.19	1371^st	2325	41.0%
2014	20.33	1954^th	2345	16.7%
2015	39.11	1472^nd	2352	37.4%
2016	45.10	1307^th	2366	44.8%
2017	55.53	1032^nd	2386	56.7%
2018	60.16	944^th	2395	60.6%
2019	25.33	1845^th	2413	23.5%
2021	42.84	1284^th	2201	41.7%
2022	29.91	1774^th	2434	27.1%
2023	42.82	1369^th	2439	43.9%
2024	34.58	1602^nd	2445	34.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.30	315^th	1066	70.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at River East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.00	632^nd	1859	66.0%
2022	41.61	1050^th	2031	48.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.90	1414^th	2032	30.4%
2021	35.71	1135^th	1678	32.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at River East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.22	150^th	637	76.5%
2024	31.79	545^th	766	28.9%

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Rank History for Female students at River East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	57.92	1015^th	2338	56.6%
2019	23.75	1886^th	2357	20.0%
2022	27.89	1822^nd	2401	24.1%
2023	39.60	1444^th	2403	39.9%
2024	38.67	1481^st	2413	38.6%

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Rank History for Male students at River East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	59.80	902^nd	2340	61.5%
2019	28.08	1762^nd	2358	25.3%
2022	35.03	1603^rd	2400	33.2%
2023	47.23	1225^th	2400	49.0%
2024	32.18	1685^th	2411	30.1%

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Rank History for African American students at River East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	42.16	533^rd	948	43.8%
2022	67.64	250^th	936	73.3%
2023	55.86	328^th	857	61.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at River East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.58	192^nd	1392	86.2%
2019	39.49	777^th	1315	40.9%
2022	38.27	941^st	1503	37.4%
2023	44.16	777^th	1429	45.6%
2024	47.79	720^th	1531	53.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

River East Elementary, a non-zone half traditional, half progressive school, turned out to be such a gem for our 6 years old son. He has been truly supported by his teachers and by our new Principal, Mr. Panetta. Both teachers and Mr. Panetta truly care about our kids, each other and parents. My son was doing so well, he was able to skip a grade and being that he tested on 4th grade level math, being now in 2nd grade (instead of 1st), he has been able to attend 4th grade level classes. He truly loved his kindegarden teacher, Ms. Margaret, and now his 2nd grade teachers, Ms. Lisa and Ms. Eileen. He enjoys his chorus, music, art and science classes. The education in River East Elementary is both traditional and progressive. They offer many hand-on learning opportunities where kids utilize their knowledge, imagination and build models for communities, eco-systems or governmental bodies. We feel very fortunate to be part of this community. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 28, 2012

River East is a hidden gem in East Harlem. The academics are right on par with the charter schools but without the strict environment. Kids are able to be creative in an nurturing atmosphere. They are offered a variety of activities that are not seen in most public schools like tennis and swimming. Parents at this school are very active in their child's education and want nothing more than the best. My choice in choosing River East has not been an disappointment. Close Quote

Enrollment information for River East Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	6	103	0	90	2	n/a	n/a	201
2006	6	102	0	74	1	n/a	n/a	183
2007	2	84	1	60	1	n/a	n/a	148
2008	0	93	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	149
2009	0	83	0	73	1	n/a	n/a	157
2010	2	94	0	96	1	n/a	n/a	193
2011	3	111	2	101	2	0	0	219
2012	4	112	1	112	3	1	0	233
2013	4	101	1	106	3	0	0	215
2014	2	102	1	103	0	0	0	208
2015	6	99	0	114	0	0	0	219
2016	4	91	0	101	1	0	3	200
2017	3	78	0	96	1	0	3	181
2018	10	71	0	102	0	0	6	189
2019	13	99	0	136	2	0	7	257
2020	12	113	2	131	1	0	5	264
2021	11	116	4	128	1	0	8	268
2022	14	91	4	121	1	1	10	242
2023	15	78	2	120	0	2	7	224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River East Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	201	n/a	n/a	0
2006	183	15.0	12.2	97.8
2007	148	14.0	10.6	n/a
2008	149	14.0	10.6	0
2009	157	18.0	8.7	98.1
2010	193	19.0	10.1	n/a
2011	219	22.0	9.9	79.5
2012	233	23.0	10.1	82
2013	215	21.0	10.2	82.8
2014	208	19.0	10.9	83.7
2015	219	21.0	10.4	86.3
2016	200	21.0	9.5	83.5
2017	181	17.9	10.0	82.3
2018	189	20.0	9.4	87.3
2019	257	18.0	14.2	83.3
2020	264	22.9	11.5	81.4
2021	268	23.0	11.6	80.6
2022	242	22.6	10.6	81.8
2023	224	21.0	10.6	82.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River East Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	201	n/a	n/a	0
2006	183	15.0	12.2	97.8
2007	148	14.0	10.6	n/a
2008	149	14.0	10.6	0
2009	157	18.0	8.7	98.1
2010	193	19.0	10.1	n/a
2011	219	22.0	9.9	79.5
2012	233	23.0	10.1	82
2013	215	21.0	10.2	82.8
2014	208	19.0	10.9	83.7
2015	219	21.0	10.4	86.3
2016	200	21.0	9.5	83.5
2017	181	17.9	10.0	82.3
2018	189	20.0	9.4	87.3
2019	257	18.0	14.2	83.3
2020	264	22.9	11.5	81.4
2021	268	23.0	11.6	80.6
2022	242	22.6	10.6	81.8
2023	224	21.0	10.6	82.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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