- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bedford, IN
Bedford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180786001336
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Bedford, IN.
School address
District: North Lawrence Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180786001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Bedford Middle School shrank from 562 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 180786001336 · Bedford, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 17.9:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students)
Bedford Middle School shrank from 562 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bedford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford-North
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
1,268 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
528 students
- This school
Bedford Middle School
518 students
- Shawswick Elem 507
Shawswick Elementary School
507 students
- Lincoln Elemen 307
Lincoln Elementary School
307 students
- Needmore Eleme 223
Needmore Elementary School
223 students
What this shows Bedford Middle School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford Middle School compares
Bedford Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$14,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Bedford Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Lawrence Com Schools reports $14,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford-North Lawrence High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawswick Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Needmore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Middle School
How many students attend Bedford Middle School?
Bedford Middle School has 518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bedford, IN. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Middle School?
45.6% of students at Bedford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Middle School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Bedford, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Middle School?
Bedford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Bedford, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bedford on the city page.
What other schools are in North Lawrence Com Schools?
Besides Bedford Middle School, North Lawrence Com Schools also operates Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students), Parkview Elementary School (528 students), and Shawswick Elementary School (507 students). See the North Lawrence Com Schools district page for the complete list.