Central Primary School

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

397

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	32
Black	310
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

Black
310 (78.1 %)
Hispanic
32 (8.1 %)
Two or More
28 (7.1 %)
White
26 (6.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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 City
Phone:	(440)439-4225
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 46

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 119