- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baltimore, MD
Bedford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240012000348
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #21 of 27
- elementary schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Elementary ranks #21 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Bedford Elementary grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 240012000348 · Baltimore, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 26.6:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Bedford Elementary grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bedford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 586
Bedford Elementary
586 students
What this shows Bedford Elementary reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford Elementary compares
Bedford Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 83% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 21% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
White 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Bedford Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Baltimore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Standard public school
1,399 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Holabird Middle
Standard public school
1,027 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Baltimore International Academy
Standard public school
749 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
705 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Woodholme Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Stoneleigh Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Elementary
How many students attend Bedford Elementary?
Bedford Elementary has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Elementary is 26.6:1, which is 83% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Elementary?
59.1% of students at Bedford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Elementary is African American at 68.1% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Elementary?
Bedford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Elementary ranks #21 of 27 elementary schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Bedford Elementary, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.