Enrollment
478
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riddle Brook School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riddle Brook School
Riddle Brook School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bedford, New Hampshire, enrolling 478 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.7% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the New Hampshire average.
Enrollment of 478 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bedford School District spends $17,544 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bedford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mckelvie Intermediate School (619 students): Riddle Brook School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 12.1:1).
Bedford School District also operates Bedford High School (1,360 students) and Ross a. Lurgio Middle School (646 students) alongside Riddle Brook 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 Riddle Brook School compares
Riddle Brook School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford School District, which includes Riddle Brook School.
$17,544
Per student
-38%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 25.2%
Federal 4.8%
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 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
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Riddle Brook School a good school?
Riddle Brook School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Hampshire 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 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.
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