Bedford Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 906 Pennsylvania Street in Bedford, Iowa, the Bedford Community School District serves as a vital educational hub within its rural remote community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages two operational schools that deliver a seamless continuum of learning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. This comprehensive PK–12 structure ensures that local students benefit from early childhood development through high school graduation within a unified, close-knit academic environment tailored to the unique needs of southwestern Iowa families.

The district currently educates a total enrollment of 514 students, maintaining small class sizes across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To support academic achievement and student well-being, the district maintains a robust workforce of roughly 170 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 86 full-time teachers, 17 instructional aides, and nearly 67 support staff professionals, fostering an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio that allows for personalized instruction and strong community connection. Through these substantial staffing investments and focused educational programs, the Bedford Community School District continues to cultivate a supportive and engaging environment for all learners.
2
Total Schools
514
Total Students
86.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White490
Hispanic11
Black2
Asian2
Two or More7
American Indian2
  • White
    490 (95.3%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.4%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bedford Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:514*
Teachers (FTE):86.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Bedford Comm School District
Found 2 Schools