POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the BEDFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in POUND RIDGE, NY with about 312 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the scenic town of Pound Ridge, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Bedford Central School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a focus on character education, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community and civic responsibility within its student body.
The school benefits from its position within the broader Bedford Central School District, which is widely recognized for its commitment to educational excellence and innovation. Pound Ridge Elementary offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse interests, supported by a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement. With its focus on personalized learning and a commitment to maintaining high standards, the school remains a vital institution for families in the Pound Ridge area, consistently working to bridge traditional academic instruction with modern, student-centered practices.
For more information, contact POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (914) 764-8133 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POUND RIDGE, NY 10576-1632
(914) 764-8133
http://www.bcsdny.org
POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in POUND RIDGE, NY with about 312 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BEDFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 312
- Teachers:
- 24.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 312 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.8%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.