Enrollment
507
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, IN
Shawswick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shawswick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180786001346
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawswick Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawswick Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawswick Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Bedford, IN.
School address
District: North Lawrence Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180786001346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shawswick Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shawswick Elementary School
Shawswick Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bedford, Indiana, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.6% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 560 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #421, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bedford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary School (307 students): Shawswick Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 17.1:1).
North Lawrence Com Schools also operates Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students) and Parkview Elementary School (528 students) alongside Shawswick Elementary School.
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 Shawswick Elementary School compares
Shawswick Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,992
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Shawswick Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Lawrence Com Schools, which includes Shawswick Elementary School.
$11,992
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 62.9%
Federal 9.6%
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.
How Shawswick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford-North Lawrence High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Needmore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawswick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~507 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shawswick Elementary School
How many students attend Shawswick Elementary School?
Shawswick Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawswick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawswick Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawswick Elementary School?
44.6% of students at Shawswick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawswick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shawswick Elementary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Bedford, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawswick Elementary School?
Shawswick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shawswick Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawswick Elementary School ranks #3 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 Shawswick Elementary School a good school?
Shawswick Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 North Lawrence Com Schools?
Besides Shawswick 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.
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