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River Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
46 River Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772 · (631) 687-8350 · Part of Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District
Students
314
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about River Elementary School
- Math proficiency 19 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 66 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 11.3% since 2020
- Next stop for North Patchogue kids: 3 middle schools
On the path
Where North Patchogue kids come from and go next.
PK–5River Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency75%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 62.6%
Location
Directions ↗
46 River Ave, Patchogue
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K18
Kindergarten49
Grade 145
Grade 254
Grade 351
Grade 446
Grade 543
Ungraded8
Enrollment over time
282’20
299’21
300’22
290’23
314’24
Up 11.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 41%White 40%Black 11%Two or more races 4%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.