BEDFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bedford Park Elementary School (P.S. 246) is a public institution located in the Bedford Park neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through grade 5, the school is situated within the New York City Public Schools system. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a densely populated urban environment, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school transitions.

As a community-focused school, Bedford Park Elementary emphasizes the importance of a structured learning environment and consistent engagement with local families. The curriculum is aligned with New York State standards and is supplemented by various programs aimed at supporting English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the surrounding Bronx community, the school strives to cultivate a safe and supportive space where students can build the academic and character skills necessary for long-term success.

470

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEDFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	308
Black	35
Asian	67
Two or More	9
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
308 (65.5 %)
Asian
67 (14.3 %)
White
43 (9.1 %)
Black
35 (7.4 %)
Two or More
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
7 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
Phone:	(718)696-6400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 66