- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn Heights, MI
Bedford School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261161004615
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn Heights School District #7 · Michigan
NCES ID 261161004615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Bedford School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 261161004615 · Dearborn Heights, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 15.6:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Annapolis High School (682 students)
Bedford School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bedford School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High School
682 students
- Oakley W Best
Oakley W Best Middle School
557 students
- This school
Bedford School
389 students
- Polk Elementar
Polk Elementary School
374 students
- Pardee School
Pardee School
337 students
- Dearborn Heigh 42
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
42 students
What this shows Bedford School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford School compares
Bedford School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.9%
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
$14,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Bedford School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn Heights School District #7 reports $14,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Oakley W Best Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pardee School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Dearborn Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford School
How many students attend Bedford School?
Bedford School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 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 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% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford School?
Bedford School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Besides Bedford School, Dearborn Heights School District #7 also operates Annapolis High School (682 students), Oakley W Best Middle School (557 students), and Polk Elementary School (374 students). See the Dearborn Heights School District #7 district page for the complete list.