Very Good
#1522 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 32% in state
Pound Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Bedford Central School District · Pound Ridge, NY
A Bedford Central School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7 POUND RIDGE RD, Pound Ridge, NY 10576
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pound Ridge Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pound Ridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$227,344
Median home value
$1,014,900
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
77.4%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10576; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Village Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Meadow Pond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Rippowam Cisqua SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–9 | 4.2 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Thistlewaithe Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 4.4 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bedford Central School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $40,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pound Ridge Elementary School is listed in BEDFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pound Ridge Elementary School
Pound Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pound Ridge, NY, part of Bedford Central School District, serving approximately 207 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,522 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pound Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Pound Ridge Elementary School serve?
Pound Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pound Ridge Elementary School?
Pound Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pound Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pound Ridge Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pound Ridge Elementary School rank in NY?
Pound Ridge Elementary School ranks #1,522 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Pound Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pound Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pound Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pound Ridge Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pound Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pound Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pound Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pound Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pound Ridge Elementary School?
10.1% of students at Pound Ridge Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (914) 764-8133
- Area population (ZIP 10576)
- 4,904
- Area average commute
- 41.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10576; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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