Bedford El Sch

3639 Business Route 220
Bedford, PA 15522

bes.bedfordasd.org

764 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bedford Elementary School, located at 3639 Business Route 220 in Bedford, Pennsylvania, serves as a key academic institution within the Bedford Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school community. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging curiosity and personal growth.

In addition to its commitment to classroom instruction, Bedford Elementary serves as a central hub for the local Bedford community. Through its online presence at http://bes.bedfordasd.org, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, calendar updates, and information regarding school policies and district initiatives. The institution emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to ensure that every child has the tools and environment necessary to reach their full potential.

764

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	719
Hispanic	19
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
719 (94.1%)
Hispanic
19 (2.5%)
Two or More
13 (1.7%)
Black
10 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Bedford Area SD
Phone:	(814)623-4221
Website:	http://bes.bedfordasd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	764
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 134