Bedford Elementary

431 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Bedford Elementary, located at 806 Tiger Trail Road in Bedford, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Bedford County Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students in their early academic years can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bedford community, often serving as a central hub for student engagement and family involvement. By utilizing a "Tiger" mascot and identity, the school cultivates a sense of pride and unity among its student body. With a focus on academic achievement and a collaborative partnership between educators and parents, Bedford Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning and sets a strong trajectory for the future success of its students.

431

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	16
Black	90
Asian	3
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

White
286 (66.4 %)
Black
90 (20.9 %)
Two or More
35 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bedford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)586-0275
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
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

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 94