- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bedford, KY
Bedford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210561001330
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 421
- students enrolled
Bedford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Trimble County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210561001330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Bedford Elementary School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 210561001330 · Bedford, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 18.3:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Trimble County Jr/Sr High School (541 students)
Bedford Elementary School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bedford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trimble County
Trimble County Jr/Sr High School
541 students
- This school
Bedford Elementary School
421 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Bedford Elementary School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford Elementary School compares
Bedford Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Bedford Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trimble County reports $12,324 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble County Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Elementary School
How many students attend Bedford Elementary School?
Bedford Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bedford, KY. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Elementary School?
57.6% of students at Bedford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Bedford, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Elementary School?
Bedford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Trimble County?
Besides Bedford Elementary School, Trimble County also operates Trimble County Jr/Sr High School (541 students) and Milton Elementary School (232 students). See the Trimble County district page for the complete list.