Below Average
#4028 of 4,742 schools in NY
River East Elementary
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
2351 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10035
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,028 of 4,742
In New York
#308 of 346
public schools
In district
#21 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
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About River East Elementary
River East Elementary is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4. River East Elementary serves approximately 244 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. River East Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,028 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for River East Elementary show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 4.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
60% of students at River East Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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River East Elementary — Students at River East Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.9/10.
How River East Elementary Compares
See how River East Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2351 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10035
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering River East Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 2 (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MOUNT CARMEL-HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PAUL SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10035 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,556
Median Home Value
$663,500
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
Population
39,082
College Educated
30.7%
Homeownership
9.9%
Avg Commute
37.6 min
Poverty Rate
37.2%
Median Age
36.9
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| AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM New York, NY | 4.3 |
| ANNA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lockport, NY | 4.3 |
| DR JACQUELINE PEEK-DAVIS SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 4.3 |
| FALL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ithaca, NY | 4.3 |
| HUDSON FALLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Hudson Falls, NY | 4.3 |
| NASSAU SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about River East Elementary
What grades does River East Elementary serve?
River East Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend River East Elementary?
River East Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River East Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River East Elementary rank in NY?
River East Elementary ranks #4,028 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is River East Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
River East Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River East Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River East Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is River East Elementary a charter school?
No, River East Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River East Elementary a Title I school?
No, River East Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River East Elementary?
82.8% of students at River East Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.2%
- Phone
- (212) 802-3035
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4- District Enrollment
- 11,690
- Schools in District
- 29
- District Rank
- #21 of 28
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