Bethpage Union Free School District

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Bethpage, New York - 5 schools

An equity score of 44/100 ranks Bethpage Union Free School District #492 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $31,596 per pupil, Bethpage Union Free School District ranks #221 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,990
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$31,596
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bethpage Union Free School District operates 5 public schools serving 2,990 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Nassau County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,596 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 73.4% local, 20.8% state, and 5.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 44/100, ranked #492 of 931 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (22 AP courses district-wide), a 250.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 7.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.6% White, 29.3% Asian, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Central Boulevard Elementary School, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.

Its largest campus is Bethpage Senior High School, enrolling 995 students (34% of the district's total enrollment).

Bethpage Senior High School accounts for 33.3% of all Bethpage Union Free School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Bethpage Union Free School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Bethpage Union Free School District school enrollment varies 2.8× across entities

Bethpage Union Free School District school enrollment ranges from 354 students (lowest) to 995 students (highest), a spread of 641 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Bethpage Union Free School District student-counselor ratio is 251:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Bethpage Union Free School District is typically wider than the Bethpage Union Free School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bethpage Union Free School District chronic absenteeism rate is 7.8% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.7%
Federal
20.8%
State
73.4%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
492 / 931
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Bethpage Union Free School District.

White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 29.3%
Multiracial 3.3%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 64.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Bethpage Union Free School District's schools, above the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Central Boulevard Elementary School 66.5
  2. 2 Charles Campagne School 66.5
  3. 3 Bethpage Senior High School 63.5
  4. 4 John F Kennedy Middle School 63.2
  5. 5 Kramer Lane Elementary School 62.9

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
22 AP courses total
250.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bethpage Union Free School District

School Enrollment
Bethpage Senior High School
995
John F Kennedy Middle School
759
Central Boulevard Elementary School
491
Kramer Lane Elementary School
358
Charles Campagne School
354

How Bethpage Union Free School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New York districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cornwall Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Eastchester Union Free School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Brewster Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Amherst Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Starpoint Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Bethpage Union Free School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bethpage Union Free School District?

Bethpage Union Free School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,990 students.

How much does Bethpage Union Free School District spend per student?

Bethpage Union Free School District spends $31,596 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #492 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Bethpage Union Free School District?

Bethpage Union Free School District students are 48.6% White, 29.3% Asian, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bethpage Union Free School District?

Bethpage Union Free School District has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #492 out of 931 districts in New York.