- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, IN
Needmore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Needmore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180786002698
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Needmore Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Needmore Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Needmore Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Bedford, IN.
School address
District: North Lawrence Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180786002698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Needmore Elementary School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 180786002698 · Bedford, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 12.4:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students)
Needmore Elementary School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Needmore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford-North
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
1,268 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
528 students
- Bedford Middle
Bedford Middle School
518 students
- Shawswick Elem 507
Shawswick Elementary School
507 students
- Lincoln Elemen 307
Lincoln Elementary School
307 students
- This school 223
Needmore Elementary School
223 students
What this shows Needmore Elementary School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Needmore Elementary School compares
Needmore Elementary School 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in Indiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Needmore Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Lawrence Com Schools reports $14,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Needmore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford-North Lawrence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawswick Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Needmore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Needmore Elementary School
How many students attend Needmore Elementary School?
Needmore Elementary School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, IN. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Needmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Needmore Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% 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 Needmore Elementary School?
51.2% of students at Needmore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Needmore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Needmore Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Bedford, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Needmore Elementary School?
Needmore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Needmore Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Needmore Elementary School ranks #1 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 North Lawrence Com Schools?
Besides Needmore Elementary School, North Lawrence Com Schools also operates Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students), Parkview Elementary School (528 students), and Bedford Middle School (518 students). See the North Lawrence Com Schools district page for the complete list.