Enrollment
389
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% 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
What stands out at Bedford School
Bedford School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, enrolling 389 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 460 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #259.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Dearborn Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Global Heights Academy (274 students): Bedford School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 21.1:1).
Dearborn Heights School District #7 also operates Annapolis High School (682 students) and Oakley W Best Middle School (557 students) alongside Bedford 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 School compares
Bedford School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dearborn Heights School District #7, which includes Bedford School.
$12,112
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 682
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Dearborn Heights, MI.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bedford School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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