Carylwood Intermediate School

Located at 1387 Caryl Dr, in Bedford, Ohio, Carylwood Intermediate School is a tight-knit elementary school that educates 248 students (grades 3 through 5), operated by Bedford City. Compared to the state average of about 404 students per school, that is 39% smaller than typical.

Within Bedford City, which oversees 7 schools and 2,887 students, Carylwood Intermediate School is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Carylwood Intermediate School reports that nearly all students (81%) are Black; the rest consists of 8% multiracial, 6% White, 4% Hispanic. That is noticeably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 29%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Carylwood Intermediate School reports 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.9:1 average.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Cuyahoga County put median household income runs about $64,468, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Cuyahoga County's 352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 155,924 students), Carylwood Intermediate School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Central Primary School, roughly 1.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Carylwood Intermediate School operates from a bedroom-community location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 25%: 330 students in 2018 compared to 248 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 12% to 6% over that span.

On the community side, members of the Carylwood Intermediate School community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.