Enrollment
333
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, NY
Bedford Village Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Village Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361995004831
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Village Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Village Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Village Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bedford, NY.
School address
District: Bedford Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361995004831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bedford Village Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bedford Village Elementary School
Bedford Village Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bedford, New York, enrolling 333 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.9% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 333 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 234 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #146.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bedford Central School District spends $36,746 per pupil, 39% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bedford Central School District also operates Fox Lane High School (1,155 students) and Fox Lane Middle School (767 students) alongside Bedford Village 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 Village Elementary School compares
Bedford Village 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 88% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$36,746
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
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
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Bedford Village Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford Central School District, which includes Bedford Village Elementary School.
$36,746
Per student
+39%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+121%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.7%
State 10.2%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bedford Village Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Lane High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fox Lane Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Kisco Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bedford Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Patent Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Village Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary 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 (~333 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bedford Village Elementary School
How many students attend Bedford Village Elementary School?
Bedford Village Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Village Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Village Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Village Elementary School?
6.9% of students at Bedford Village 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 Village Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Village Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Bedford, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Village Elementary School?
Bedford Village Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Village Elementary School rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Village Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bedford, 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 Bedford on the city page.
Is Bedford Village Elementary School a good school?
Bedford Village Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. 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 Bedford Central School District?
Besides Bedford Village Elementary School, Bedford Central School District also operates Fox Lane High School (1,155 students), Fox Lane Middle School (767 students), and Mount Kisco Elementary School (503 students). See the Bedford Central School District district page for the complete list.
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