BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bedford El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bedford Area SD school district, located in Bedford, PA with about 733 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, Bedford El Sch 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 3639 Business Route 220 in Bedford, Pennsylvania, serves as a key academic institution within the Bedford Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school community. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging curiosity and personal growth.
In addition to its commitment to classroom instruction, Bedford Elementary serves as a central hub for the local Bedford community. Through its online presence at http://bes.bedfordasd.org, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, calendar updates, and information regarding school policies and district initiatives. The institution emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to ensure that every child has the tools and environment necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Bedford El Sch at (814) 623-4221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bedford, PA 15522-1495
(814) 623-4221
http://bes.bedfordasd.org
BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bedford, PA with about 733 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bedford Area SD
- Total Students:
- 733
- Teachers:
- 48.95
- 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 733 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.