- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perkasie, PA
Bedminster El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bedminster El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421875001053
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedminster El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Perkasie · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedminster El Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedminster El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Perkasie, PA.
School address
District: Pennridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421875001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bedminster El Sch held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 421875001053 · Perkasie, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 15.3:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennridge Hs (2,125 students)
Bedminster El Sch held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bedminster El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennridge Hs
Pennridge Hs
2,125 students
- Pennridge Nort 510
Pennridge North Ms
510 students
- Pennridge Cent 456
Pennridge Central Ms
456 students
- This school 399
Bedminster El Sch
399 students
- Patricia a Gut 399
Patricia a Guth El Sch
399 students
- Grasse El Sch 394
Grasse El Sch
394 students
What this shows Bedminster El Sch reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedminster El Sch compares
Bedminster El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 63% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,648
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Bedminster El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennridge Sd reports $19,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedminster El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennridge Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennridge North Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennridge Central Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patricia a Guth El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grasse El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedminster El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Perkasie
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedminster El Sch
How many students attend Bedminster El Sch?
Bedminster El Sch has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perkasie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedminster El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedminster El Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedminster El Sch?
21.4% of students at Bedminster El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedminster El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bedminster El Sch is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Perkasie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedminster El Sch?
Bedminster El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Bedminster El Sch rank among elementary schools in Perkasie?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedminster El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Perkasie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Perkasie on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennridge Sd?
Besides Bedminster El Sch, Pennridge Sd also operates Pennridge Hs (2,125 students), Pennridge North Ms (510 students), and Pennridge Central Ms (456 students). See the Pennridge Sd district page for the complete list.