MOUNT KISCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bcsdny.org

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mount Kisco Elementary School (MKES) is a vibrant educational institution located in Mount Kisco, New York, serving as a key component of the Bedford Central School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, MKES aims to prepare its students to become well-rounded, life-long learners who are capable of contributing positively to their community.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through the support of a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, MKES provides a variety of enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to nurture individual talents. As part of the Bedford Central School District, the school benefits from the district's broader educational resources and strategic focus on equity and excellence, ensuring that all students have the tools necessary to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

521

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNT KISCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	409
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
409 (78.5 %)
White
87 (16.7 %)
Two or More
11 (2.1 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
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:	BEDFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)666-2677
Website:	http://www.bcsdny.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 93

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 81