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Elementary Schools

Bedford Elementary School

Bedford Area SD · Bedford County · 3639 Business Route 220, Bedford, PA 15522.0

(814)623-4221

4/10
#1050
Rank 1050 out of 1,545
Top 68%
English Language Arts4/10 · #1061 · 31st percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #982 · 37th percentile
Science4/10 · #943 · 33rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bedford Elementary sits in the heart of Bedford Borough, a small Appalachian town known for its historic downtown and tight-knit community feel — the kind of place where neighbors still know each other by name. The school serves a mostly rural population, and families here tend to value that close community connection, even if academic outcomes trail many of the state's more suburban districts. For families rooted in Bedford County who appreciate small-school familiarity and a slower-paced way of life, this school reflects the character of the community it calls home.

Student Demographics

361 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
340 (94%)
African American
8 (2%)
Multiple Races
6 (2%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged166 (46%)
Students with Disabilities70 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

765
Enrollment
49
Teachers (FTE)
15.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1165 · 27th percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found