Excellent
#47 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 3% in state
Needmore Elementary School
Elementary School · North Lawrence Com Schools · Bedford, IN
A North Lawrence Com Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
278 Trogdon Lane, Bedford, IN 47421
- Math 44% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Needmore Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Needmore Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Springville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 3.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Springville Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | Not available | 305 | 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.
North Lawrence Com Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Needmore Elementary School is listed in North Lawrence Com Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Needmore Elementary School
Needmore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bedford, IN, part of North Lawrence Com Schools, serving approximately 226 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Needmore Elementary School
What grades does Needmore Elementary School serve?
Needmore Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Needmore Elementary School?
Needmore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Needmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Needmore Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Needmore Elementary School rank in IN?
Needmore Elementary School ranks #47 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Needmore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Needmore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Needmore Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Needmore Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Needmore Elementary School a charter school?
No, Needmore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Needmore Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Needmore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Needmore Elementary School?
57.5% of students at Needmore Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (812) 279-2192
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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