Enrollment
439
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Bedford Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008706507
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Park Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #68 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Park Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Park Elementary School ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008706507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bedford Park Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bedford Park Elementary School
Bedford Park Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 439 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 981 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #426.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Bedford Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bedford Park Elementary School compares
Bedford Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
Asian 18.9%
White 6.8%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Bedford Park Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bedford Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bedford Park Elementary School
How many students attend Bedford Park Elementary School?
Bedford Park Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Park Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Park Elementary School?
84.7% of students at Bedford Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Park Elementary School?
Bedford Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bedford Park Elementary School rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Park Elementary School ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Bedford Park Elementary School a good school?
Bedford Park Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Bedford Park Elementary School, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.
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