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#1323 of 1,851 schools in VA
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Bedford Primary
Elementary School · Bedford County Public Schools · Bedford, VA
A Bedford County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
807 College St, Bedford, VA 24523
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on VA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bedford Primary 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,760/100K
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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
$70,074
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24523; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonsboro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 321 | Compare → |
| Moneta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
| New London Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 327 | Compare → |
| Otter River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 169 | 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.
Bedford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bedford Primary is listed in Bedford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bedford Primary
Bedford Primary is a public elementary school in Bedford, VA, part of Bedford County Public Schools, serving approximately 289 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,323 of 1,851 schools in VA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bedford Primary
What grades does Bedford Primary serve?
Bedford Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Bedford Primary?
Bedford Primary has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Primary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bedford Primary rank in VA?
Bedford Primary ranks #1,323 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Bedford Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bedford Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bedford Primary a charter school?
No, Bedford Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bedford Primary a Title I school?
No, Bedford Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bedford Primary?
99.0% of students at Bedford Primary 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bedford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (540) 586-8339
- Area population (ZIP 24523)
- 21,447
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 24523; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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