Enrollment
1,268
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bedford-North Lawrence High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bedford-North Lawrence High School
Bedford-North Lawrence High School is a large high school in Bedford, Indiana, enrolling 1,268 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,268 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1268 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Lawrence Com Schools also operates Parkview Elementary School (528 students) and Bedford Middle School (518 students) alongside Bedford-North Lawrence High 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-North Lawrence High School compares
Bedford-North Lawrence High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Lawrence Com Schools, which includes Bedford-North Lawrence High 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-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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bedford-North Lawrence High School a good school?
Bedford-North Lawrence High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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-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.
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