CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL

Central Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bedford City school district, located in Bedford, OH with about 439 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 28 teachers, Central Primary School 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.

Central Primary School, located at 799 Washington St in Bedford, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bedford City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the early academic and social development of its youngest learners, typically focusing on primary grade levels. By providing a structured and supportive environment, the school aims to build the essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bedford community, reflecting the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning. Through a combination of core curriculum instruction and a focus on social-emotional growth, Central Primary strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. By partnering with families and local stakeholders, the school works to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention and resources required to meet their developmental milestones.

For more information, contact Central Primary School at (440) 439-4225 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

799 Washington St
Bedford, OH 44146-3658
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CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bedford, OH with about 439 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bedford City
Total Students:
439
Teachers:
28.5
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

* 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 439 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.

Black or African American
83.8%
White
5.7%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.