Bedford High School is a rural public high school located in Bedford, Iowa, United States. It is one of two high schools in Taylor County.
Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bedford Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bedford Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Bedford, IA, covering approximately 322.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bedford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bedford Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1880
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bedford Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Bulldogs And Lady Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford Elementary School's ranking?
Bedford Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Bedford Elementary School often compared to?
Bedford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Ayr Elementary School, Lenox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Bedford Elementary School?
269 students attend Bedford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bedford Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bedford Elementary School?
Bedford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bedford Elementary School offer ?
Bedford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bedford Elementary School part of?
Bedford Elementary School is part of Bedford Comm School District.
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