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#4113 of 4,742 schools in NY

Based on limited data

Robert E Peary School

Elementary School · Nyc Special Schools - District 75 · Ridgewood, NY

A Nyc Special Schools - District 75 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

16-66 HANCOCK ST, Ridgewood, NY 11385

5.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Ridgewood.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Student Progress—Not Available

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Academics5.9Average55%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 8 schools in Ridgewood

Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement45%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio5.1:1

Chronic Absenteeism75.8%

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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Robert E Peary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

Walk 98Walker's Paradise
Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
Bike 79Very Bikeable

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,365

Median home value

$842,800

Median rent

$1,959/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
PS 239Enrollment path unverified	4.9	PK–5	0.1 mi	410	Compare →
St Matthias Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition	6.4private	PK–8	0.3 mi	182	Compare →
Bushwick Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified	8.1	K–8	0.4 mi	771	Compare →
PS 151 Lyndon B JohnsonEnrollment path unverified	5.6	PK–5	0.4 mi	285	Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Nyc Special Schools - District 75

Schools in district: 59
Rank in district: #22 of 58
District spending per student: The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate: The source release did not match this district identifier.

Robert E Peary School is listed in NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert E Peary School

Robert E Peary School is a public elementary school in Ridgewood, NY, part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75, serving approximately 596 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a 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.

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 596
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 116
Type: special_ed
Setting: Large City
County: Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 75.8%
Phone: (718) 456-7588
Area population (ZIP 11385): 103,865
Area average commute: 43.3 min
Area median age: 36.1

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About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact): NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank: MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education): U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11385; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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