Bedford Elementary School

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Bedford Elementary School ranks 809 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bedford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 766 students in grades K-5 in the rural town of Bedford, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the state average in math, science, and English language arts. Bedford Elementary also effectively supports its students with special needs, ranking among the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for its disabled student population.

Despite the school's academic success, it faces some challenges related to its student demographics. Bedford Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with only small percentages of other racial and ethnic groups represented. Additionally, a significant portion (over 50%) of the student body comes from low-income families, qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest a strong investment in resources, the school may need to explore ways to further support its economically disadvantaged students and address any potential achievement gaps.

When compared to nearby schools, Bedford Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic measures, such as PSSA proficiency rates. However, some smaller, more rural schools in the area, like Breezewood Elementary and Northern Bedford County Elementary, have also shown impressive performance, suggesting that factors beyond just school size and location may contribute to academic success. Overall, Bedford Elementary School is a strong-performing institution that is committed to providing a quality education for its students, but it may need to address its demographic challenges to ensure continued success.

Detail:

Public K-5

3639 Business Route 220
Bedford, PA 15522-1495

(814) 623-4221

District: Bedford Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
809^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,143

Students who attend Bedford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bedford Middle School
High:	Bedford Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 766

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bedford Elementary School ranks worse than 52.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bedford Elementary School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Bedford Elementary School employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bedford Elementary School is $14,143.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bedford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford Elementary School 809^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bedford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Bedford Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford Area School District 221^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bedford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bedford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	53.86	693^rd	1302	46.8%
2004	50.86	768^th	1308	41.3%
2005	61.15	603^rd	1299	53.6%
2006	52.10	914^th	1545	40.8%
2007	61.93	694^th	1555	55.4%
2008	55.66	856^th	1551	44.8%
2009	54.07	894^th	1549	42.3%
2010	50.66	995^th	1579	37.0%
2011	54.27	932^nd	1597	41.6%
2012	49.30	1058^th	1599	33.8%
2013	54.05	902^nd	1519	40.6%
2014	64.51	628^th	1467	57.2%
2015	63.82	621^st	1474	57.9%
2016	61.94	710^th	1554	54.3%
2017	64.70	631^st	1547	59.2%
2018	62.72	670^th	1530	56.2%
2019	53.77	855^th	1544	44.6%
2021	65.75	521^st	1433	63.6%
2022	60.49	677^th	1534	55.9%
2023	54.01	809^th	1534	47.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bedford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.83	590^th	1414	58.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bedford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.29	282^nd	1043	73.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bedford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.41	886^th	1236	28.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bedford Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	864	5	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	874
2000	854	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	861
2001	832	2	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	841
2002	816	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	824
2003	816	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	824
2004	786	5	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	798
2005	790	4	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	804
2006	781	5	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	799
2007	800	7	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	829
2008	814	11	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	843
2009	813	10	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	840
2010	770	10	5	11	3	n/a	n/a	799
2011	763	9	1	11	0	1	7	792
2012	744	6	3	13	0	1	5	772
2013	760	5	3	16	0	0	6	790
2014	749	4	3	19	0	0	8	783
2015	711	6	2	13	0	0	10	742
2016	694	5	4	11	0	1	14	729
2017	728	8	3	6	0	1	16	762
2018	696	7	7	9	2	1	11	733
2019	721	6	8	2	2	1	11	751
2020	721	8	10	9	2	1	9	760
2021	701	10	8	8	2	1	13	743
2022	728	12	8	11	2	0	14	775
2023	712	11	8	12	2	0	21	766

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bedford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	874	48.4	18.1	n/a
2000	861	51.6	16.7	0
2001	841	50.5	16.7	0
2002	824	49.1	16.8	35.1
2003	824	49.1	16.8	35.1
2004	798	49.5	16.1	0
2005	804	49.6	16.2	35.9
2006	799	49.5	16.1	0
2007	829	49.1	16.9	37.4
2008	843	53.5	15.8	39.4
2009	840	52.7	15.9	37.9
2010	799	52.9	15.0	42.8
2011	792	52.3	15.1	42.9
2012	772	51.2	15.0	43.8
2013	790	50.7	15.5	43.4
2014	783	49.7	15.7	47
2015	742	50.0	14.8	47.8
2016	729	48.0	15.1	49.5
2017	762	47.3	16.0	46.5
2018	733	48.9	14.9	43
2019	751	46.2	16.2	41.1
2020	760	50.0	15.2	47.6
2021	743	48.1	15.4	46.4
2022	775	47.1	16.4	48.9
2023	766	47.0	16.2	50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bedford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	874	48.4	18.1	n/a
2000	861	51.6	16.7	0
2001	841	50.5	16.7	0
2002	824	49.1	16.8	35.1
2003	824	49.1	16.8	35.1
2004	798	49.5	16.1	0
2005	804	49.6	16.2	35.9
2006	799	49.5	16.1	0
2007	829	49.1	16.9	37.4
2008	843	53.5	15.8	39.4
2009	840	52.7	15.9	37.9
2010	799	52.9	15.0	42.8
2011	792	52.3	15.1	42.9
2012	772	51.2	15.0	43.8
2013	790	50.7	15.5	43.4
2014	783	49.7	15.7	47
2015	742	50.0	14.8	47.8
2016	729	48.0	15.1	49.5
2017	762	47.3	16.0	46.5
2018	733	48.9	14.9	43
2019	751	46.2	16.2	41.1
2020	760	50.0	15.2	47.6
2021	743	48.1	15.4	46.4
2022	775	47.1	16.4	48.9
2023	766	47.0	16.2	50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bedford Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,088 (8.3%)	$11,947 (91.7%)	$13,035
2020	$1,097 (8.2%)	$12,329 (91.8%)	$13,426
2021	$1,353 (9.2%)	$13,307 (90.8%)	$14,660
2022	$1,713 (12.1%)	$12,430 (87.9%)	$14,143

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bedford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 855^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 809^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bedford Elementary School)	50.4	48.3	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Elementary School)	56.9	58.8	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bedford Elementary School)	47.3	46.2	1.1%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bedford Elementary School)	82.1	79	3.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Elementary School)	63	54.6	8.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bedford Elementary School)	52.8	36.3	16.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford Elementary School)	65.4	54.8	10.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Bedford Elementary School)	50.2	43.6	6.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Bedford Elementary School)	82.1	79	3.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bedford Elementary School)	61.6	56.1	5.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	751	766	2%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	2	12	500%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	721	712	1.2%
Two or More Races	11	21	90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.1%	50.9%	9.8%

Schools Near Bedford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bedford Elementary School	Public	K-5	3639 Business Route 220	Bedford	15522	Bedford County	Bedford Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 623-4221	766	47	16.2	50.9%	712 (93.0%)	11 (1.4%)	12 (1.6%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.7%)	54	809^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.3%		60.5	677^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.9%	132	48.3	46.2	36.3		43.6	79.0	79.0	58.8	54.6	54.8		56.1	$14,143	$1,713	$12,430
Everett Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	165 E 1st Ave	Everett	15537	Bedford County	Everett Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 652-9114	435	30	14.3	100.0%	404 (92.9%)	6 (1.4%)	17 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	45.6	940^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.7%		45.7	956^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.7%	16	45.9	25.3	40.0		37.1	77.4	77.4	50.0	48.7	55.4		51.3	$15,162	$2,079	$13,082
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2534 Quaker Valley Road	New Paris	15554	Bedford County	Chestnut Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 839-4195	324	25	13.1	57.7%	310 (95.7%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)								(n/a)													$14,083	$1,351	$12,732
Northern Bedford County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	217 NBC Dr	Loysburg	16659	Bedford County	Northern Bedford County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 766-2221	445	33	13.5	49.9%	428 (96.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.0%)	68.2	529^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.5%		69.9	497^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.6%	32	45.0	48.5	62.8		52.6	90.6	90.6	50.0	68.8	74.3		65.0	$10,926	$964	$9,962
Breezewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	133 N Main St	Breezewood	15533	Bedford County	Everett Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 652-9114	77	6	13.2	53.2%	72 (93.5%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	68.5	525^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.8%		69.9	498^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.5%	27	72.3	50.0			55.0	75.0	75.0	66.7	58.3			62.5	$16,204	$3,971	$12,233
Cairnbrook Elementary School	Public	K-6	235 McGregor Ave	Cairnbrook	15924	Somerset County	Shade-Central City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 754-5021	166	17	9.6	100.0%	164 (98.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	41.5	997^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.0%		56.8	751^st of 1534 public elementary schools	51.0%	246	50.0	16.0	40.0	44.5	36.3	80.0	80.0	47.6	40.0	44.0	38.9	42.7	$22,775	$3,053	$19,722
Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School	Public	K-6	240 CK Elementary Drive	Claysburg	16625	Blair County	Claysburg-Kimmel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 239-5144	368	32	11.6	100.0%	355 (96.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	54.5	794^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.2%		53.1	839^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.3%	45	41.9	46.3	40.0	50.0	44.6	69.8	69.8	53.5	54.7	52.0	63.0	55.7	$17,473	$3,199	$14,274
Tussey Mountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1110 Mifflin St	Saxton	16678	Bedford County	Tussey Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 635-2934	374	31	12.0	100.0%	362 (96.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	50.3	867^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.5%		50	895^th of 1534 public elementary schools	41.7%	28	50.0	53.9			52.1	80.2	80.2	53.0	34.2			43.0	$16,213	$3,792	$12,421

Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Elementary School

Is Bedford Elementary School a good school?

Bedford Elementary School ranks 809^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Bedford Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bedford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bedford Middle School
High : Bedford Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Bedford Elementary School?

Students at Bedford Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Bedford Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 766 students attended Bedford Elementary School.

What district is Bedford Elementary School in?

Bedford Area School District

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