Enrollment
205
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, IN
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence County Independent Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180022902734Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence County Independent Schools earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence County Independent Schools has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence County Independent Schools ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Bedford, IN.
School address
District: Lawrence County Independent Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180022902734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.9:1 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
What stands out at Lawrence County Independent Schools
Lawrence County Independent Schools is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Bedford, Indiana, enrolling 205 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Indiana schools, with 205 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #163, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lawrence County Independent Schools spends $9,106 per pupil, 25% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bedford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shawswick Elementary School (507 students): Lawrence County Independent Schools is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 16.9:1).
Lawrence County Independent Schools is a single-school charter district, so Lawrence County Independent Schools operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 205 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Indiana's single-school districts.
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 Lawrence County Independent Schools compares
Lawrence County Independent Schools on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$9,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Lawrence County Independent Schools is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County Independent Schools, which includes Lawrence County Independent Schools.
$9,106
Per student
-25%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools in Bedford
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~205 students)
Next steps
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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 an 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 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 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% of enrollment, in Bedford, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence County Independent Schools?
Lawrence County Independent Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawrence County Independent Schools rank among elementary schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence County Independent Schools ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Bedford, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bedford on the city page.
Is Lawrence County Independent Schools a good school?
Lawrence County Independent Schools earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Lawrence County Independent Schools?
None; Lawrence County Independent Schools is a single-school charter district, and Lawrence County Independent Schools is its only campus.
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