Robert E Peary School (2025-26 Ranking)

16-66 Hancock St
Ridgewood, NY 11385

Robert E Peary School serves 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 596 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Robert E Peary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Robert E Peary School's student population of 596 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Robert E Peary School
Pre-K	12
Kind	45
1	71
2	40
3	35
4	24
5	19
6	18
7	19
8	33
Not Listed	280

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Total Students

596 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School
2023	572
2022	562
2021	569
2020	557
2019	557
2018	536
2017	536
2016	542
2015	504
2014	479
2013	474
2012	430
2011	360
2010	346
2009	323

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

116 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School
2023	99
2022	111
2021	109
2020	100
2019	100
2018	120
2017	120
2016	124
2015	115
2014	114
2013	101
2012	95
2011	81
2010	72
2009	69

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School Rankings

The of Robert E Peary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School	New York	Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District
2023	6:1	11:1	5:1
2022	5:1	11:1	5:1
2021	5:1	12:1	6:1
2020	6:1	13:1	5:1
2019	6:1	13:1	5:1
2018	4:1	14:1	5:1
2017	4:1	13:1	5:1
2016	4:1	14:1	5:1
2015	4:1	14:1	5:1
2014	4:1	14:1	5:1
2013	5:1	14:1	5:1
2012	5:1	14:1	5:1
2011	4:1	13:1	5:1
2010	5:1	13:1	5:1
2009	5:1	13:1	5:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School	New York	Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District
2023	3%	1%	2%
2022	3%	1%	2%
2021	3%	1%	2%
2020	2%	1%	2%
2019	2%	1%	2%
2018	2%	2%	1%
2017	2%	2%	1%
2016	2%	1%	1%
2015	1%	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	2%

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Asian

14%

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School	New York	Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District
2023	15%	10%	10%
2022	13%	10%	9%
2021	14%	10%	9%
2020	15%	9%	8%
2019	15%	9%	8%
2018	15%	9%	7%
2017	15%	9%	7%
2016	15%	9%	7%
2015	16%	9%	7%
2014	15%	9%	7%
2013	14%	9%	6%
2012	14%	9%	6%
2011	13%	8%	6%
2010	11%	8%	5%
2009	11%	9%	5%

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Hispanic

45%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School	New York	Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District
2023	43%	29%	41%
2022	42%	29%	41%
2021	41%	28%	41%
2020	40%	27%	40%
2019	40%	27%	40%
2018	45%	26%	40%
2017	45%	26%	40%
2016	46%	26%	40%
2015	41%	25%	40%
2014	38%	25%	39%
2013	41%	24%	38%
2012	41%	23%	37%
2011	39%	22%	37%
2010	40%	22%	36%
2009	42%	21%	35%

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Black

28%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School	New York	Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District
2023	29%	16%	33%
2022	33%	16%	34%
2021	32%	17%	35%
2020	32%	17%	36%
2019	32%	17%	36%
2018	26%	17%	38%
2017	26%	17%	38%
2016	25%	18%	38%
2015	28%	18%	39%
2014	29%	18%	39%
2013	26%	18%	40%
2012	29%	18%	42%
2011	33%	19%	43%
2010	33%	19%	43%
2009	32%	19%	44%

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White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School	New York	Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District
2023	8%	40%	12%
2022	6%	41%	13%
2021	8%	41%	13%
2020	8%	43%	13%
2019	8%	43%	13%
2018	11%	44%	14%
2017	11%	44%	14%
2016	10%	44%	14%
2015	14%	45%	13%
2014	16%	46%	14%
2013	15%	47%	13%
2012	15%	48%	14%
2011	14%	49%	13%
2010	15%	51%	15%
2009	13%	51%	14%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School	New York	Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District
2023	1%	4%	1%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2020	2%	3%
2019	2%	3%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	2%	2%
2014	1%	1%
2013	3%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.70

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School	New York	Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District
2023	0.71	0.73	0.70
2022	0.70	0.72	0.70
2021	0.71	0.72	0.70
2020	0.71	0.71	0.70
2019	0.71	0.71	0.70
2018	0.70	0.71	0.68
2017	0.70	0.71	0.68
2016	0.70	0.70	0.68
2015	0.72	0.70	0.67
2014	0.73	0.69	0.68
2013	0.73	0.69	0.68
2012	0.71	0.68	0.67
2011	0.71	0.68	0.67
2010	0.70	0.66	0.67
2009	0.70	0.66	0.67

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

84%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Robert E Peary School	New York	Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District
2023	83%	53%	87%
2022	82%	51%	86%
2021	84%	52%	87%
2020	80%	50%	84%
2019	80%	50%	84%
2018	56%	48%	61%
2017	56%	48%	61%
2016	60%	44%	60%
2015	59%	45%	61%
2014	97%	42%	94%
2012	68%	42%	64%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Robert E Peary School	New York	Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%
2018	2%	5%	1%
2017	2%	5%	1%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	6%	1%
2012	5%	7%	5%
2011	6%	7%	4%
2008	1%	8%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Robert E Peary School?

596 students attend Robert E Peary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Robert E Peary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert E Peary School?

Robert E Peary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does Robert E Peary School offer ?

Robert E Peary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Robert E Peary School part of?

Robert E Peary School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.

In what neighborhood is Robert E Peary School located?

Robert E Peary School is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Ridgewood, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Flushing.