Enrollment
518
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bedford Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bedford Middle School
Bedford Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bedford, Indiana, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.6% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 551 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #523, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 518 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Lawrence Com Schools also operates Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students) and Parkview Elementary School (528 students) alongside Bedford Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bedford Middle School compares
Bedford Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Lawrence Com Schools, which includes Bedford Middle School.
$11,992
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 62.9%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bedford Middle School a good school?
Bedford Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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