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2 schools in Bedford Comm School District

Iowa · 514 students · 1 city

For families inside Bedford Comm School District, public-school options total 2 K-12 schools, with enrollment near 514 (1 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Bedford Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
514
-6 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Bedford Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
514#230 of 234#9,150 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#195 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.2:1#23 of 234#2,191 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
51.6%#39 of 234#3,927 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Bedford Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 465 to 514 students (up 11%) and from 39 to 42 full-time teachers (up 8%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Bedford Elementary SchoolBedfordElementaryPK-05269
Bedford High SchoolBedfordHigh06-12245

About Bedford Comm School District

As a low-population district in Iowa, Bedford Comm School District enrolls 514 students across 2 schools.

In terms of grade levels, Bedford Comm School District covers 1 elementary and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Bedford Comm School District runs about 257 students per school, 32% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 376.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Bedford Comm School District has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 520 students to 514.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Bedford Comm School District discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Bedford Comm School District run?
Bedford Comm School District has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 514 students in Iowa.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Bedford Comm School District?
Bedford Comm School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Bedford Comm School District?
Bedford Elementary School is the largest public school in Bedford Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 269 students.
What grade levels does Bedford Comm School District serve?
Bedford Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.