- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, VA
Bedford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510036002141
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bedford, VA.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036002141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bedford Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 510036002141 · Bedford, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 15.4:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students)
Bedford Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bedford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Fore
Jefferson Forest High
1,282 students
- Forest Middle
Forest Middle
854 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River High
816 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
708 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River Middle
612 students
- This school 448
Bedford Elementary
448 students
What this shows Bedford Elementary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford Elementary compares
Bedford Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Virginia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Bedford Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford County Public Schools reports $13,519 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Larger | Similar 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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Elementary
How many students attend Bedford Elementary?
Bedford Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Elementary?
85.4% of students at Bedford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Elementary is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Bedford, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Elementary?
Bedford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bedford, VA. 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 County Public Schools?
Besides Bedford Elementary, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students), Forest Middle (854 students), and Staunton River High (816 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.