Bedford Primary

807 College St
Bedford, VA 24523
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bedford Primary serves 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bedford Primary's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bedford Primary is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
16%
22%
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White
69%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Bedford Primary and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bedford Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bedford Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bedford Primary often compared to?
Bedford Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Otter River Elementary School, New London Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bedford Primary?
275 students attend Bedford Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bedford Primary students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford Primary?
Bedford Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bedford Primary offer ?
Bedford Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bedford Primary part of?
Bedford Primary is part of Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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