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ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOL

16-66 HANCOCK ST, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–09Non-Charter
572
Students
Total enrolled
5.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 63% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 572 students in grades PK–09 in RIDGEWOOD, New York.
5.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
83% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a high share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOL is a large other in RIDGEWOOD, New York, serving grades PK–09 with 572 students. About 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOL

572
Total Students
5.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
99
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution430 male · 142 female
75%
25%
Male 75%Female 25%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 474 students
Student Composition
15%
8%
43%
29%
Asian15%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino43%
Black29%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360013502305

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS 186 WALTER J DAMROSCH SCHOOLPS 373PS Q4VIDA BOGART SCHOOL FOR ALL CHILDREN (THE)
↓
High School
PS 176PS 811JOHN F KENNEDY JR SCHOOLPS 721 STEPHEN MCSWEENEY SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 09
Location—
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 →
Phone: (718)456-7588
NCES ID: 360013502305
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RIDGEWOOD seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Other
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Other
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Elem
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661 students · KG–08
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Other
PS 10
638 students · PK–12
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Elem
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
16-66 HANCOCK ST, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.