- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bedford, PA
Bedford Ms
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420318007021
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bedford, PA.
School address
District: Bedford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420318007021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bedford Ms held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 420318007021 · Bedford, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 14.3:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford El Sch (764 students)
Bedford Ms held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bedford Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford El Sch
Bedford El Sch
764 students
- Bedford Shs
Bedford Shs
495 students
- This school
Bedford Ms
414 students
What this shows Bedford Ms reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford Ms compares
Bedford Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Bedford Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford Area Sd reports $16,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bedford Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Ms
How many students attend Bedford Ms?
Bedford Ms has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bedford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Ms is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford Ms?
40.4% of students at Bedford Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Ms?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Ms is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Bedford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Ms?
Bedford Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bedford, PA. 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 Area Sd?
Besides Bedford Ms, Bedford Area Sd also operates Bedford El Sch (764 students) and Bedford Shs (495 students). See the Bedford Area Sd district page for the complete list.