Very Good
#380 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 21% in state
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Elementary School · Lawrence County Independent Schools · Bedford, IN
A charter elementary school in Bedford, IN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
223 Old Farm Road, Bedford, IN 47421
- Math 19% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawrence County Independent Schools score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 22% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (2025 ILEARN)
Based on 18 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Lawrence County Independent Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bedford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,588
Median home value
$165,200
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 4.4 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Springville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 4.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Springville Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 225 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,774NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lawrence County Independent Schools is listed in Lawrence County Independent Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence County Independent Schools
Lawrence County Independent Schools is a public elementary school in Bedford, IN, part of Lawrence County Independent Schools, serving approximately 212 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence County Independent Schools
What grades does Lawrence County Independent Schools serve?
Lawrence County Independent Schools serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lawrence County Independent Schools?
Lawrence County Independent Schools has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County Independent Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County Independent Schools is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence County Independent Schools rank in IN?
Lawrence County Independent Schools ranks #380 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lawrence County Independent Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence County Independent Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lawrence County Independent Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence County Independent Schools has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Lawrence County Independent Schools a charter school?
Yes, Lawrence County Independent Schools is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lawrence County Independent Schools a Title I school?
No, Lawrence County Independent Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence County Independent Schools?
69.8% of students at Lawrence County Independent Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (812) 277-9803
- Area population (ZIP 47421)
- 27,610
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 46
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47421; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025, 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24
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