- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
J V Forrestal Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360414000179 · Beacon, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 11.7:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Beacon High School (831 students)
J V Forrestal Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
J V Forrestal Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
831 students
- Rombout Middle
Rombout Middle School
592 students
- Glenham School
Glenham School
394 students
- Sargent School 285
Sargent School
285 students
- South Avenue S 244
South Avenue School
244 students
- This school 234
J V Forrestal Elementary School
234 students
What this shows J V Forrestal Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How J V Forrestal Elementary School compares
J V Forrestal Elementary 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$28,668
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Beacon City School District reports $28,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.