Enrollment
587
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chappaqua, NY
Robert E Bell School
Federal NCES profile for Robert E Bell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360699000490
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert E Bell School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Chappaqua · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert E Bell School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E Bell School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chappaqua, NY.
School address
District: Chappaqua Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360699000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert E Bell School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert E Bell School
Robert E Bell School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chappaqua, New York, enrolling 587 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.1% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 587 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Chappaqua Central School District spends $33,900 per pupil, 28% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Chappaqua Central School District also operates Horace Greeley High School (1,122 students) and Seven Bridges Middle School (500 students) alongside Robert E Bell 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 Robert E Bell School compares
Robert E Bell 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 89% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$33,900
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 66.8%
Asian 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Robert E Bell School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chappaqua Central School District, which includes Robert E Bell School.
$33,900
Per student
+28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+104%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.0%
State 10.2%
Federal 1.8%
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 Robert E Bell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Greeley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seven Bridges Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roaring Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westorchard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas G Grafflin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert E Bell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary 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 (~587 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert E Bell School
How many students attend Robert E Bell School?
Robert E Bell School has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chappaqua, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E Bell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E Bell School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Robert E Bell School?
6.1% of students at Robert E Bell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert E Bell School?
The largest demographic group at Robert E Bell School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Chappaqua, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert E Bell School?
Robert E Bell School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Robert E Bell School rank among elementary schools in Chappaqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E Bell School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chappaqua, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chappaqua on the city page.
Is Robert E Bell School a good school?
Robert E Bell School earns 56/100 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 Chappaqua Central School District?
Besides Robert E Bell School, Chappaqua Central School District also operates Horace Greeley High School (1,122 students), Seven Bridges Middle School (500 students), and Roaring Brook School (444 students). See the Chappaqua Central School District district page for the complete list.
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