Bedford Central School District

The Bedford Central School District is located in Bedford, NY and includes 7 schools that serve 4,371 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Bedford Central School District spends $21,219 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Bedford Central School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Bedford Central School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Bedford Central School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Bedford Central School District serves 8% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.