Needmore Elementary School

Needmore Elementary School serves 226 students in grades kindergarten through sixth in Bedford, Indiana. Its composite score of 9.0 out of 10 earns an Exceptional rating — one that holds up against the full statewide field. Among 1,823 public schools in Indiana, Needmore ranks 38th, outperforming 98% of schools across the state.

In Bedford itself, it ranks first of seven public schools. The growth score is the standout figure even within this strong overall profile. At 9.7 out of 10, it signals that students aren't just arriving ahead — they're accelerating.

That kind of growth performance is rare and tends to reflect instructional quality rather than demographic luck. The academic score of 7.8 rounds out a picture of consistent, high-level output across both achievement and trajectory measures. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.9 to 1, class sizes stay manageable and well below many Indiana public school averages.

Needmore also ranks 29th among 1,047 elementary schools statewide — a position built on sustained results across multiple data points, not a single strong testing cycle. For families comparing elementary options in Lawrence County, the data makes a clear case: this school performs at a level most Indiana communities don't have access to.

Located in a rural area, Needmore Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.