Below Average
#4113 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
Robert E Peary School
Elementary School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
16-66 HANCOCK ST, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Ridgewood. Learn more
Enrollment
596
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
596
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,113 of 4,742
In Ridgewood
#9 of 9
public schools
In district
#22 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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About Robert E Peary School
Robert E Peary School is a public elementary school in Ridgewood, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. Robert E Peary School serves approximately 596 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Robert E Peary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,113 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 5.1:1 students to teachers, Robert E Peary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
76% of students at Robert E Peary School 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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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Robert E Peary School Compares
See how Robert E Peary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
16-66 HANCOCK ST, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Robert E Peary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUSHWICK ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MATTHIAS CATHOLIC ACADEMY (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST BRIGID SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ridgewood, see our Ridgewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11385 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,365
Median Home Value
$842,800
Median Rent
$1,959/mo
Population
103,865
College Educated
34.1%
Homeownership
30.3%
Avg Commute
43.3 min
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Median Age
36.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Robert E Peary School
What grades does Robert E Peary School serve?
Robert E Peary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Robert E Peary School?
Robert E Peary School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E Peary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E Peary School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert E Peary School rank in NY?
Robert E Peary School ranks #4,113 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Robert E Peary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert E Peary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Robert E Peary School a charter school?
No, Robert E Peary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert E Peary School a Title I school?
No, Robert E Peary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert E Peary School?
84.7% of students at Robert E Peary School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.8%
- Phone
- (718) 456-7588
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #22 of 58
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