- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasantville, NY
Bedford Road School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362331003264
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Road School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pleasantville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Road School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Road School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pleasantville, NY.
School address
District: Pleasantville Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362331003264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bedford Road School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.4 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 362331003264 · Pleasantville, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 11.9:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasantville High School (559 students)
Bedford Road School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.4 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bedford Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville High School
559 students
- This school
Bedford Road School
549 students
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville Middle School
495 students
What this shows Bedford Road School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford Road School compares
Bedford Road School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 81% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Bedford Road School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Pleasantville Union Free School District reports $30,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasantville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Road School
How many students attend Bedford Road School?
Bedford Road School has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasantville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Road School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Road School?
10.5% of students at Bedford Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Road School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Road School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Pleasantville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Road School?
Bedford Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bedford Road School rank among public schools in Pleasantville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Road School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pleasantville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pleasantville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasantville Union Free School District?
Besides Bedford Road School, Pleasantville Union Free School District also operates Pleasantville High School (559 students) and Pleasantville Middle School (495 students). See the Pleasantville Union Free School District district page for the complete list.