- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bedford, IA
Bedford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190456000122
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 269
- students enrolled
Bedford Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bedford Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190456000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bedford Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 190456000122 · Bedford, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 14.9:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford High School (245 students)
Bedford Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Bedford Elementary School compares
Bedford Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Bedford Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford Comm School District reports $12,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Bedford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Elementary School
How many students attend Bedford Elementary School?
Bedford Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bedford, IA. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Bedford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Bedford, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Elementary School?
Bedford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Bedford Comm School District?
Besides Bedford Elementary School, Bedford Comm School District also operates Bedford High School (245 students). See the Bedford Comm School District district page for the complete list.