Shawswick Elementary School

71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421

480 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shawswick Elementary School is a public school located in Bedford, Indiana, serving students within the North Lawrence Community Schools district. The school is known for its rural setting and commitment to providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development. As a community-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the Shawswick area, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages student participation in both classroom activities and extracurricular programs.

The school generally focuses on creating a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents work together to foster academic growth and prepare students for the transition to middle school. With a curriculum aligned to Indiana state standards, Shawswick Elementary integrates modern instructional techniques with traditional classroom practices. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, the school strives to cultivate a safe and encouraging space that helps young learners build the skills and confidence necessary for long-term educational success.

480

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawswick Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Two or More	17

White
441 (91.9 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.7 %)
Two or More
17 (3.5 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)

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:	North Lawrence Com Schools
Phone:	(812)279-3115
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 68