- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, NH
Riddle Brook School
Federal NCES profile for Riddle Brook School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330174000580
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riddle Brook School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 2.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riddle Brook School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riddle Brook School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bedford, NH.
School address
District: Bedford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330174000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Riddle Brook School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 330174000580 · Bedford, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 13.3:1 · 2.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford High School (1,360 students)
Riddle Brook School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Riddle Brook School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford High S
Bedford High School
1,360 students
- Ross a. Lurgio
Ross a. Lurgio Middle School
646 students
- Mckelvie Inter
Mckelvie Intermediate School
619 students
- This school 478
Riddle Brook School
478 students
- Memorial Schoo 439
Memorial School
439 students
- Peter Woodbury 428
Peter Woodbury School
428 students
What this shows Riddle Brook School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riddle Brook School compares
Riddle Brook School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.7% | ▼ 87% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
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
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Riddle Brook School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford School District reports $18,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riddle Brook School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross a. Lurgio Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckelvie Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter Woodbury School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riddle Brook School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Bedford
2 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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riddle Brook School
How many students attend Riddle Brook School?
Riddle Brook School has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, NH. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riddle Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riddle Brook School is 13.3:1, which is 18% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riddle Brook School?
2.7% of students at Riddle Brook School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riddle Brook School?
The largest demographic group at Riddle Brook School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Bedford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riddle Brook School?
Riddle Brook School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Riddle Brook School rank among elementary schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Riddle Brook School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bedford, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bedford on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford School District?
Besides Riddle Brook School, Bedford School District also operates Bedford High School (1,360 students), Ross a. Lurgio Middle School (646 students), and Mckelvie Intermediate School (619 students). See the Bedford School District district page for the complete list.