BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

RYE BROOK, New York — 3 schools

1,304
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$46,482
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,304 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,287 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Westchester County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $46,482 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 89.5% local, 9.2% state, and 1.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $231,912 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #560 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (18 AP courses district-wide), a 280.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 5.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.8% White, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School accounts for 46.5% of all BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 287 students (lowest) to 598 students (highest), a spread of 311 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 NCES Common Core of Data

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 281:1 — 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 BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 5.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

1.3%
Federal
9.2%
State
89.5%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
560 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Westchester County county, where this district is located.

$2,529
Studio/mo
$2,655
1 BR/mo
$2,910
2 BR/mo
$3,644
3 BR/mo
$3,959
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$231,912
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 6.7%
Multiracial 5.9%
Other 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
18 AP courses total
280.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School
598
Blind Brook High School
402
Blind Brook-Rye Middle School
287

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,304 students.

How much does BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $46,482 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #560 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is $231,912 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Westchester County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 72.8% White, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian, 1.4% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #560 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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