WEST PATENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bcsdny.org

249 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Patent Elementary School is a public school located in Bedford Hills, New York, serving as part of the Bedford Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. It serves students in grades K–5, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

The school is well-regarded for its community-focused atmosphere and the close collaboration between educators, parents, and the local Bedford community. By leveraging the resources of the Bedford Central School District, West Patent provides students with access to diverse extracurricular opportunities, modern educational tools, and supportive faculty dedicated to meeting individual student needs. The school’s focus remains on cultivating an inclusive, welcoming culture where students are encouraged to become active, lifelong learners.

249

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST PATENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	80
Black	14
Asian	17
Two or More	7

White
131 (52.6 %)
Hispanic
80 (32.1 %)
Asian
17 (6.8 %)
Black
14 (5.6 %)
Two or More
7 (2.8 %)

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)666-2190
Website:	http://www.bcsdny.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 40

Ungraded 1