At a glance
Reported students
404
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330.5
Richard J Bailey School: 404 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Richard J Bailey School
Richard J Bailey School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in White Plains. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Greenburgh Central School District. NCES reports 404 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.8%) and Black (29.2%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Richard J Bailey School
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.4%
- Hispanic49.8%
- Black29.2%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Greenburgh Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highview School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
257 reported students
Lee F Jackson School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
245 reported students
Woodlands Middle/High School
High · Grades 07–12
658 reported students
Public schools near Richard J Bailey School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains Middle School Middle · White Plains City School District | 06–08 | 1,537 | 2.5 mi |
| Valhalla Middle School Middle · Valhalla Union Free School District | 06–08 | 322 | 3.4 mi |
| Scarsdale Middle School Middle · Scarsdale Union Free School District | 04–08 | 1,083 | 3.5 mi |
| Irvington Middle School Middle · Irvington Union Free School District | 06–08 | 392 | 3.6 mi |
| Ardsley Middle School Middle · Ardsley Union Free School District | 05–08 | 790 | 3.8 mi |
| Sleepy Hollow Middle School Middle · Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns | 06–08 | 617 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richard J Bailey School
What grades does Richard J Bailey School serve?
Richard J Bailey School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Greenburgh Central School District.
How many students attend Richard J Bailey School?
Richard J Bailey School reported 404 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard J Bailey School?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 404 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richard J Bailey School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richard J Bailey School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Greenburgh Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richard J Bailey School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Richard J Bailey School in?
Richard J Bailey School is part of Greenburgh Central School District, based in Hartsdale, NY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richard J Bailey School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include White Plains Middle School (2.5 mi), Valhalla Middle School (3.4 mi), Scarsdale Middle School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.