- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bedford, IN
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford-North Lawrence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180786001337
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford-North Lawrence High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford-North Lawrence High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford-North Lawrence High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Bedford, IN.
School address
District: North Lawrence Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180786001337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Bedford-North Lawrence High School held near 1,249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.5 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 180786001337 · Bedford, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,268 enr · 15.5:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview Elementary School (528 students)
Bedford-North Lawrence High School held near 1,249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.5 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bedford-North Lawrence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
1,268 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
528 students
- Bedford Middle
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-North Lawrence High School reports 1,268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford-North Lawrence High School compares
Bedford-North Lawrence High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,268
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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 1268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Bedford-North Lawrence High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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-North Lawrence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawswick Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Needmore Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford-North Lawrence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 high 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 (~1,268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford-North Lawrence High School
How many students attend Bedford-North Lawrence High School?
Bedford-North Lawrence High School has 1,268 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bedford, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,303 (2022-23) → 1,249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford-North Lawrence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford-North Lawrence High School is 15.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford-North Lawrence High School?
38.1% of students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford-North Lawrence High School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford-North Lawrence High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Bedford, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford-North Lawrence High School?
Bedford-North Lawrence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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-North Lawrence High School rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford-North Lawrence High School ranks #5 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-North Lawrence High School, North Lawrence Com Schools also operates Parkview Elementary School (528 students), Bedford Middle School (518 students), and Shawswick Elementary School (507 students). See the North Lawrence Com Schools district page for the complete list.