Enrollment
234
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beacon, NY
J V Forrestal Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J V Forrestal Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360414000179
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J V Forrestal Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Beacon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
J V Forrestal Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J V Forrestal Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Beacon, NY.
School address
District: Beacon City School District · New York
NCES ID 360414000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J V Forrestal Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at J V Forrestal Elementary School
J V Forrestal Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Beacon, New York, enrolling 234 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Beacon City School District also operates Beacon High School (831 students) and Rombout Middle School (592 students) alongside J V Forrestal 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 J V Forrestal Elementary School compares
J V Forrestal 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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.
Funding equity
$26,899
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 14.2%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, J V Forrestal Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beacon City School District, which includes J V Forrestal Elementary School.
$26,899
Per student
+2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 40.1%
Federal 8.2%
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 J V Forrestal Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rombout Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sargent School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J V Forrestal Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~234 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J V Forrestal Elementary School
How many students attend J V Forrestal Elementary School?
J V Forrestal Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beacon, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J V Forrestal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J V Forrestal Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 J V Forrestal Elementary School?
32.1% of students at J V Forrestal Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J V Forrestal Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J V Forrestal Elementary School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Beacon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J V Forrestal Elementary School?
J V Forrestal Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 J V Forrestal Elementary School rank among schools in Beacon?
By Resource Investment Index, J V Forrestal Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Beacon, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beacon on the city page.
Is J V Forrestal Elementary School a good school?
J V Forrestal Elementary School earns 41/100 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 Beacon City School District?
Besides J V Forrestal Elementary School, Beacon City School District also operates Beacon High School (831 students), Rombout Middle School (592 students), and Glenham School (394 students). See the Beacon City School District district page for the complete list.
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