- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford Hills, NY
West Patent Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Patent Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361995001826
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Patent Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 250
- students enrolled
West Patent Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bedford Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361995001826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
West Patent Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 361995001826 · Bedford Hills, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 11.4:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fox Lane High School (1,155 students)
West Patent Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Patent Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fox Lane High
Fox Lane High School
1,155 students
- Fox Lane Middl
Fox Lane Middle School
767 students
- Mount Kisco El
Mount Kisco Elementary School
503 students
- Bedford Villag 333
Bedford Village Elementary School
333 students
- Bedford Hills 309
Bedford Hills Elementary School
309 students
- This school 250
West Patent Elementary School
250 students
What this shows West Patent Elementary School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Patent Elementary School compares
West Patent 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$40,629
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 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Asian 6.8%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, West Patent Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Bedford Central School District reports $40,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Patent Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Lane High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fox Lane Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Kisco Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bedford Village Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bedford Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Patent Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Patent Elementary School
How many students attend West Patent Elementary School?
West Patent Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford Hills, NY. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Patent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Patent Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 West Patent Elementary School?
17.7% of students at West Patent Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Patent Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Patent Elementary School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Bedford Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Patent Elementary School?
West Patent Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bedford Central School District?
Besides West Patent Elementary School, Bedford Central School District also operates Fox Lane High School (1,155 students), Fox Lane Middle School (767 students), and Mount Kisco Elementary School (503 students). See the Bedford Central School District district page for the complete list.