- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, PA
Bedford El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bedford El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420318000347
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford El Sch has class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bedford, PA.
School address
District: Bedford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420318000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bedford El Sch held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.1 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 420318000347 · Bedford, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 16.3:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford Shs (495 students)
Bedford El Sch held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.1 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bedford El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bedford El Sch
764 students
- Bedford Shs
Bedford Shs
495 students
- Bedford Ms
Bedford Ms
414 students
What this shows Bedford El Sch reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford El Sch compares
Bedford El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 764 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Bedford El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford Area Sd reports $16,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Shs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedford Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford El Sch
How many students attend Bedford El Sch?
Bedford El Sch has 764 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford El Sch is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford El Sch?
47.7% of students at Bedford El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bedford El Sch is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Bedford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford El Sch?
Bedford El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bedford El Sch rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bedford, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bedford Area Sd?
Besides Bedford El Sch, Bedford Area Sd also operates Bedford Shs (495 students) and Bedford Ms (414 students). See the Bedford Area Sd district page for the complete list.