Enrollment
205
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180022902734 Charter school
Lawrence County Independent Schools — Bedford, IN
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence County Independent Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lawrence County Independent Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence County Independent Schools compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lawrence County Independent Schools reports 205 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% above the Indiana average and 2% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lawrence County Independent Schools spends $11,847 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.9% from local sources (property taxes), 86.2% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lawrence County Independent Schools compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Indiana — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,847
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 205 Top 9% in Indiana — larger than 91% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.7% +6% vs state
NCES ID 180022902734
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.3%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County Independent Schools, which includes Lawrence County Independent Schools.
$11,847
Per student
-19%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 86.2%
Federal 12.9%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence County Independent Schools
How many students attend Lawrence County Independent Schools?
Lawrence County Independent Schools has 205 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Bedford, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County Independent Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County Independent Schools is 17.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence County Independent Schools?
52.7% of students at Lawrence County Independent Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence County Independent Schools?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence County Independent Schools is White at 90.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bedford, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence County Independent Schools?
Lawrence County Independent Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.