- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bedford, IN
Parkview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180786002206
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Bedford, IN.
School address
District: North Lawrence Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180786002206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Parkview Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 180786002206 · Bedford, IN Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 10.8:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students)
Parkview Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Parkview 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
- This school
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
- Needmore Eleme 223
Needmore Elementary School
223 students
What this shows Parkview Elementary School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkview Elementary School compares
Parkview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Indiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Parkview 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 Parkview 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 |
| Bedford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawswick Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Needmore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other 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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkview Elementary School
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bedford, IN. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% 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 Parkview Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Parkview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkview Elementary School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Bedford, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Parkview Elementary School rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public 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 public schools in Bedford on the city page.
What other schools are in North Lawrence Com Schools?
Besides Parkview Elementary School, North Lawrence Com Schools also operates Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students), Bedford Middle School (518 students), and Shawswick Elementary School (507 students). See the North Lawrence Com Schools district page for the complete list.