NEEDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Needmore Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Lawrence Com Schools school district, located in Bedford, IN with about 146 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Needmore Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Needmore Elementary School, located at 278 Trogdon Lane in Bedford, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the North Lawrence Community Schools district. The school is situated in a rural setting, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to support student development. It typically focuses on core academic subjects, character education, and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children in the elementary grades to build their foundational skills.

As part of the Bedford area, Needmore Elementary emphasizes the importance of local community involvement and student engagement. The school generally prioritizes a balanced curriculum that integrates essential literacy and mathematics instruction with opportunities for social growth. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community-centered values, the school aims to prepare its students for their transition to middle school and beyond within the broader North Lawrence district.

For more information, contact Needmore Elementary School at (812) 279-2192 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421-0954
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NEEDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bedford, IN with about 146 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
146
Teachers:
11.48
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 146 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEEDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
0.7%
Black or African American
0.7%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.