Enrollment
389
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261161004615
Bedford School — Dearborn Heights, MI
Federal NCES profile for Bedford School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dearborn Heights School District #7 · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bedford School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bedford School reports 389 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 82.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the Michigan average and 58% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 389 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dearborn Heights School District #7 spends $12,855 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.1% from local sources (property taxes), 71.1% from the state, and 14.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bedford School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 57% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,855
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 389 Top 57% in Michigan — larger than 43% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 82.0% +51% vs state
NCES ID 261161004615
Student demographics
White 45.8%
African American 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 389:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dearborn Heights School District #7, which includes Bedford School.
$12,855
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 71.1%
Federal 14.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 0.9:1
Similar other schools in Dearborn Heights
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Star International Academy
Standard public school
1,728 students 20:1 students per teacher
Thorne Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Highview Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Polk Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
River Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 15:1 students per teacher
Pardee School
Standard public school
337 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bedford School
How many students attend Bedford School?
Bedford School has 389 students enrolled. It is a other school in DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford School?
82.0% of students at Bedford School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford School is White at 45.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford School?
Bedford School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.