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 21/100.
The verdict
Lawrence County Independent Schools earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 21
- 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
NCES ID 180022902734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Lawrence County Independent Schools shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 180022902734 · Bedford, IN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
205 enr · 14.6:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy Charter School (205 students)
Lawrence County Independent Schools shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Lawrence County Independent Schools compares
Lawrence County Independent Schools is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Lawrence County Independent Schools is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
District finance for Lawrence County Independent Schools reports $14,774 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Bedford
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~205 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 31.
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 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.