Bedford Elementary School

Bedford Comm School District
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
292 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Bedford Elementary School, located at 906 Pennsylvania St in Bedford, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Bedford Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. The facility functions as a central hub for early education in the region, focusing on building a strong curricular base in core subjects while promoting community values.

The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which allows for a close-knit educational experience and personalized attention between students and staff. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Bedford Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and active participation within the Bedford community.
292
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    282 (96.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bedford Comm School District
Phone: (712)523-2116
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 41
Gender Ratio