BEDFORD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bcsdny.org

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bedford Hills Elementary School is a public institution located in Bedford Hills, New York, serving as part of the Bedford Central School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged population. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being through a range of classroom instruction and community-focused activities.

As part of the Bedford Central School District, the school benefits from the district’s focus on innovative curriculum, professional faculty, and community engagement. The campus, situated on Babbitt Road, serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a strong emphasis on foundational skills, critical thinking, and character development, Bedford Hills Elementary prepares its students for a successful transition to the district's middle and high school programs.

282

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEDFORD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	115
Black	14
Asian	17
Two or More	10

White
126 (44.7 %)
Hispanic
115 (40.8 %)
Asian
17 (6.0 %)
Black
14 (5.0 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BEDFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)666-2708
Website:	http://www.bcsdny.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 46