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Elementary· 6 schools in district

Riddle Brook School

230 New Boston Rd., Bedford, NH 03110Bedford School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
526
Students
Total enrolled
$17,991
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 25% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 526 students in grades KG–04 in Bedford, New Hampshire.
25% above average funding
District spends $17,991 per pupil, 25% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Riddle Brook School is a large elementary in Bedford, New Hampshire, serving grades KG–04 with 526 students. The district invests $17,991 per student — 25% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 3% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Riddle Brook School

526
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
3%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution283 male · 243 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility3%
National avg 52% · 15 students
Student Composition
80%
8%
Asian6%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 330174000580

Academic Outcomes at Riddle Brook School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 72th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 03110

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,991Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,991
State avg
$34,704
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,916
Student Support$3,418
Administration$2,159
Operations$2,699
Other$1,799
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,991 spent per student, an estimated $7,970 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
70%
State government
25.2%
Local (property tax)
70.0%
Federal programs
4.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,991/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 3% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Peter Woodbury SchoolMemorial School
↓
Middle
Ross A. Lurgio Middle SchoolMcKelvie Intermediate School
↓
High School
Bedford High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyHillsborough County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBedford School District →
Phone: (603)471-1082
NCES ID: 330174000580
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bedford seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Bedford School District
High
Bedford High School
1,391 students · 09–13
● 48 opp5% FRL
Mid
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
700 students · 07–08
● 48 opp5% FRL
Mid
McKelvie Intermediate School
649 students · 05–06
● 48 opp6% FRL
Elem
Peter Woodbury School
450 students · KG–04
● 48 opp7% FRL
Elem
Memorial School
445 students · PK–04
● 48 opp13% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
230 New Boston Rd., Bedford, NH 03110
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.