Enrollment
587
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360699000490
Robert E Bell School — Chappaqua, NY
Federal NCES profile for Robert E Bell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 77
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chappaqua Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-8% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Robert E Bell School reports 587 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 55.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 89% below the New York average and 88% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 196 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chappaqua Central School District spends $36,888 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 88.0% from local sources (property taxes), 10.2% from the state, and 1.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert E Bell School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 89% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 89% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 39% in New York — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$36,888
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 587 Top 72% in New York — larger than 28% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.1% -89% vs state
NCES ID 360699000490
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 196:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.2%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chappaqua Central School District, which includes Robert E Bell School.
$36,888
Per student
+24%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+89%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Similar elementary schools in Chappaqua
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Seven Bridges Middle School
Standard public school
500 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Roaring Brook School
Standard public school
444 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Westorchard School
Standard public school
441 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Douglas G Grafflin School
Standard public school
415 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 a 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 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CHAPPAQUA, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert E Bell School?
Robert E Bell School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.