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River School (The)

425 E 35Th St, New York, NY 10016, United States

+1 (212) 251-6640

http://www.ps281.org

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About This School

River School (The) is a public elementary in New York, New York, serving 499 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by a faculty of 32 teachers. Students are composed of 52% female and 48% male learners. The student body is ethnically diverse, with 36% White, 35% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 4% identifying as two or more races.

499

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

New York County

Students per Counselor

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River School (The) Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.8:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

River School (The) Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

State Avg: $91,676

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor:1

River School (The) Student Demographics

Student Body

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

Total Enrollment: 499 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White35.87%

Hispanic16.43%

Asian35.47%

Black7.21%

Two or More Races4.01%

Native American0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions About River School (The)

Q: What is River School (The)?

A: River School (The) is a elementary public located in New York.

Q: How many students attend River School (The)?

A: River School (The) has approximately 499 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at River School (The)?

A: The student-teacher ratio at River School (The) is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about River School (The)

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About River School (The) - New York, NY

Quick Facts about River School (The)
School Name	River School (The)
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	425 E 35Th St, New York, NY 10016, New York, NY
County	New York County
Phone	+1 (212) 251-6640
Total Students	499
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about River School (The)

What is River School (The)?

River School (The) is a elementary public located in New York.

How many students attend River School (The)?

River School (The) has approximately 499 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River School (The)?

The student-teacher ratio at River School (The) is 15:1.

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