Enrollment
406
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bedford, OH
Central Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391001700129
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Primary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Primary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bedford, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+105% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Primary School
Central Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bedford, Ohio, enrolling 406 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 64.7% of students qualify for free meals, 105% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bedford City spends $18,737 per pupil, 28% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Bedford's public schools, it stands alongside Glendale Primary School (309 students): Central Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13.4:1).
Bedford City also operates Bedford High School (836 students) and Heskett Middle School (592 students) alongside Central Primary 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 Central Primary School compares
Central Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 105% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$18,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
African American 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.4%
White 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Central Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford City, which includes Central Primary School.
$18,737
Per student
+28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 22.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 Central Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heskett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carylwood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Bedford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Primary School
How many students attend Central Primary School?
Central Primary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bedford, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Primary School is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Central Primary School?
64.7% of students at Central Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Primary School is African American at 73.4% of enrollment, in Bedford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Primary School?
Central Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Central Primary School rank among schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Primary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bedford, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bedford on the city page.
Is Central Primary School a good school?
Central Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio 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 Bedford City?
Besides Central Primary School, Bedford City also operates Bedford High School (836 students), Heskett Middle School (592 students), and Columbus Intermediate School (378 students). See the Bedford City district page for the complete list.
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