Enrollment
266
Elementary
DISTRICT 318 · STATE 499
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEDFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510036000144
Bedford Primary
807 College St, Bedford, VA 24523 · (540) 586-8339 · Bedford County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL266 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
103%
274 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 66%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 59 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 98 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 109 | 41% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Bedford Primary→Bedford Elementary
Based on grade levels within Bedford County Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Bedford Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Virginia | In Bedford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 266 | #1,021 of 1,176 | #8 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #431 of 1,105 | #2 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.6% | #785 of 1,106 | #1 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 103% | #16 of 1,157 | #1 of 13 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
266
+112 (+73%) vs 2020
+4% since 1990-91, when it was 257
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 11.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 266 | 19.8 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 289 | 20.8 | 13.9:1 | 99% (286) |
| 2022-23 | 293 | 22.3 | 13.2:1 | 100% (293) |
| 2020-21 | 154 | 13 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 266 | 18.3 | 14.5:1 | 65% (172) |
| 2015-16 | 255 | 18 | 14.2:1 | 64% (163) |
| 2010-11 | 361 | 24 | 15.0:1 | 76% (275) |
| 2000-01 | 269 | 22 | 12.2:1 | 52% (139) |
| 1990-91 | 257 | 19 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bedford Primary.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (266 to 266); teachers up 8% (18.3 to 19.8).
About Bedford Primary
Bedford Primary is a low-enrollment elementary school that serves part of Bedford, Virginia. The school had 266 students in pre-K through 1 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Virginia is about 499, so this school runs 47% smaller than that.
The district, Bedford County Public Schools, has 8,930 students enrolled across 19 schools.
A majority of students at Bedford Primary, 69%, are White. Next come 13% Black, 13% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. The county population is about 86% White. The chance that two students picked at random at Bedford Primary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 49%.
Its teaching staff equals 19.8 full-time positions, a ratio of 13.4:1. Elementary schools in Virginia have a similar average ratio of 13.8:1.
According to the American Community Survey, in Bedford County, median household income is about $78,937, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. A total of 22 public schools operate in Bedford County, serving about 8,930 students.
Nearby, Bedford Elementary is about 1.0 miles away. Bedford Primary is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Distant.
Federal counts for Bedford Primary: 154 students in 2020-21, 266 in 2024-25. A gap this wide can follow a change in the grades offered. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 11.8:1; by 2024-25 it was 13.4:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Bedford Primary covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Bedford County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
80,894
Census ACS
Median income
$78,937
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
8,930 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bedford County Public Schools
- Jefferson Forest HighHigh · 1,282 students
- Forest MiddleMiddle · 854 students
- Staunton River HighHigh · 816 students
- Liberty HighHigh · 708 students
- Staunton River MiddleMiddle · 612 students
- Thomas Jefferson ElementaryElementary · 567 students
Other schools in Bedford
- Liberty HighHigh · 708 students
- Liberty MiddleMiddle · 518 students
- Bedford ElementaryElementary · 448 students
- Bedford County Alternative Education CenterElementary
- Governor's Health Sciences AcademyElementary
- Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology CenterElementary
Nearby schools
- Bedford Elementary1.0 mi · 448
- Liberty High2.8 mi · 708
- Liberty Middle3.0 mi · 518
- Otter River Elementary5.6 mi · 167
- Staunton River High8.5 mi · 816
- Staunton River Middle8.6 mi · 612
Frequently asked questions
About Bedford PrimaryHow many students attend Bedford Primary?
Bedford Primary enrolls approximately 266 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Bedford Primary serve?
Bedford Primary serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Primary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bedford Primary is approximately 13.4:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Bedford Primary?
Student demographics at Bedford Primary are roughly 69% White, 4% Hispanic, 13% Black, 0% Asian, 13% Two or more.
What district is Bedford Primary in?
Bedford Primary is part of Bedford County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.