INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located in Philadelphia, New York, within the Watertown-Fort Drum metropolitan region, the Indian River Central School District serves as an essential educational hub for its surrounding rural fringe community. Operating as an active, traditional public school district, Indian River oversees eight operational schools that deliver a full continuum of learning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded learning opportunities. Headquartered at 32735-B County Route 29, the district provides a welcoming and structured environment for more than 3,400 enrolled students, supporting young learners as they build foundational skills in the early grades and progress toward high school graduation.

To support its student body of 3,417 learners, the district maintains a substantial professional workforce totaling nearly 1,400 full-time equivalent positions. This robust instructional and support framework includes approximately 629 full-time equivalent teachers, 128 instructional aides, and over 630 support personnel, reflecting a strong operational commitment to small-group attention, classroom assistance, and comprehensive student services. Blending expansive rural reach with dedicated educational resources, the Indian River Central School District continues to serve as a vital partner for local families; further information on district programs and community initiatives can be found on their official website at www.ircsd.org.
8
Total Schools
3,417
Total Students
629.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White2,227
Hispanic546
Black279
Asian31
Two or More276
American Indian15
Pacific Islander39
  • White
    2,227 (65.3%)
  • Hispanic
    546 (16.0%)
  • Black
    279 (8.2%)
  • Two or More
    276 (8.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    39 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    31 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:3,417*
Teachers (FTE):629.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4