Enrollment
309
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glendale Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glendale Primary School
Glendale Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bedford, Ohio, enrolling 309 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 57.7% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% 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 Central Primary School (406 students): Glendale Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14:1).
Bedford City also operates Bedford High School (836 students) and Heskett Middle School (592 students) alongside Glendale 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 Glendale Primary School compares
Glendale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford City, which includes Glendale 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 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
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~309 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glendale Primary School a good school?
Glendale Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 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.
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