- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bedford, OH
Glendale Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Glendale Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391001700132
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendale Primary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bedford, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Glendale Primary School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 391001700132 · Bedford, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 13.4:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford High School (836 students)
Glendale Primary School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Glendale 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
- Central Primar
Central Primary School
406 students
- Columbus Inter
Columbus Intermediate School
378 students
- This school 309
Glendale Primary School
309 students
- Carylwood Inte 248
Carylwood Intermediate School
248 students
What this shows Glendale Primary School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendale Primary School compares
Glendale 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 83% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.8%
White 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Glendale Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Bedford City reports $21,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glendale Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heskett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carylwood Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale 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
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glendale Primary School
How many students attend Glendale Primary School?
Glendale Primary School has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bedford, OH. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale Primary School is 13.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Glendale Primary School?
57.7% of students at Glendale Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Glendale Primary School is African American at 74.8% of enrollment, in Bedford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale Primary School?
Glendale Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Glendale Primary School rank among schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Primary School ranks #3 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 Glendale Primary School, Bedford City also operates Bedford High School (836 students), Heskett Middle School (592 students), and Central Primary School (406 students). See the Bedford City district page for the complete list.