- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Shawswick Elementary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 180786001346 · Bedford, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 16.9:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students)
Shawswick Elementary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Shawswick 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
- This school 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 Shawswick Elementary School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawswick Elementary School compares
Shawswick 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~507 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.