- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Central Primary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 391001700129 · Bedford, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 14:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford High School (836 students)
Central Primary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Central Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford High S
Bedford High School
836 students
- Heskett Middle
Heskett Middle School
592 students
- This school
Central Primary School
406 students
- Columbus Inter
Columbus Intermediate School
378 students
- Glendale Prima 309
Glendale Primary School
309 students
- Carylwood Inte 248
Carylwood Intermediate School
248 students
What this shows Central Primary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Primary School compares
Central Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,970
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Bedford City reports $21,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~406 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.