Bedford Elementary

bedfordes.bcps.org

586 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bedford Elementary School, located at 7407 Dorman Dr in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving the Pikesville area as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Bedford Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school places a strong focus on inclusive education and building a positive school culture where students feel valued and challenged. Through its website, Bedford maintains transparency with families by providing access to school policies, calendars, and educational programs. As a neighborhood anchor, the school works closely with parents and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience that addresses both their intellectual needs and their social-emotional well-being.

586

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	117
Black	399
Asian	13
Two or More	26
American Indian	5

Black
399 (68.1%)
Hispanic
117 (20.0%)
White
26 (4.4%)
Two or More
26 (4.4%)
Asian
13 (2.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)

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:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-1200
Website:	http://bedfordes.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 60

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bedford Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bedford Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	50%
Male	293	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)