BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bedford Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 325 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 21 teachers, Bedford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Bedford Elementary School, located at 7407 Dorman Dr in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the Pikesville area as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Bedford Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
The school places a strong focus on inclusive education and building a positive school culture where students feel valued and challenged. Through its website, Bedford maintains transparency with families by providing access to school policies, calendars, and educational programs. As a neighborhood anchor, the school works closely with parents and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience that addresses both their intellectual needs and their social-emotional well-being.
For more information, contact Bedford Elementary at (410) 887-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baltimore, MD 21208-5821
(410) 887-1200
http://bedfordes.bcps.org
BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 325 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Baltimore County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 325
- Teachers:
- 21.8
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 325 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 76.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.7%
- White
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.