Bedford Elementary School

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bedford Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Bedford, Kentucky, serving as a foundational institution within the Trimble County School District. As a primary education facility, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in the early grades. Its location on Mt. Pleasant Road places it at the heart of the local community, emphasizing a small-town educational environment that focuses on close-knit instruction and personal attention for its students.

Beyond core academics, Bedford Elementary works to support the specific needs of the Trimble County student body, often focusing on building a strong community culture and preparing children for the transition to middle school. By leveraging its position within a smaller school district, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students, teachers, and families can collaborate closely to enhance the overall learning experience and student success.

421

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	29
Black	4
Two or More	18

White
370 (87.9%)
Hispanic
29 (6.9%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
Black
4 (1.0%)

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:	Trimble County
Phone:	(502)255-3217
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 55