North Lawrence Com Schools

Bedford, Indiana — 7 schools

3,659
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$13,548
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Lawrence Com Schools operates 7 public schools serving 3,659 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,568 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lawrence County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,548 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.5% local, 62.9% state, and 9.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $61,965 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #185 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 509.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Bedford-North Lawrence High School accounts for 35.5% of all North Lawrence Com Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Lawrence Com Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Lawrence Com Schools school enrollment varies 5.8× across entities

North Lawrence Com Schools school enrollment ranges from 217 students (lowest) to 1,268 students (highest), a spread of 1,051 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Lawrence Com Schools student-counselor ratio is 510:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North Lawrence Com Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 27.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within North Lawrence Com Schools is typically wider than the North Lawrence Com Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.6%
Federal
62.9%
State
27.5%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
185 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lawrence County county, where this district is located.

$685
Studio/mo
$729
1 BR/mo
$956
2 BR/mo
$1,146
3 BR/mo
$1,447
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,965
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in North Lawrence Com Schools.

White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
509.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in North Lawrence Com Schools

School Enrollment
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
1,268
Parkview Elementary School
528
Bedford Middle School
518
Shawswick Elementary School
507
Lincoln Elementary School
307
Needmore Elementary School
223
Oolitic School
217

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Lawrence Com Schools?

North Lawrence Com Schools has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,659 students.

How much does North Lawrence Com Schools spend per student?

North Lawrence Com Schools spends $13,548 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #185 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in North Lawrence Com Schools?

The average teacher salary in North Lawrence Com Schools is $61,965 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Lawrence Com Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lawrence County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of North Lawrence Com Schools?

North Lawrence Com Schools students are 90.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% African American, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Lawrence Com Schools?

North Lawrence Com Schools has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #185 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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