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Lawrence County Independent Schools

Independent charter agency · Bedford, IN · NCES 1800229

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At a glance

Reported students

205

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

1

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

13.7:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$14,774

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$8,823

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

What current records say about Lawrence County Independent Schools

Lawrence County Independent Schools operates 1 current public-school records serving grades KG–08 in Bedford, Indiana. NCES reports 205 students and 15 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Indiana agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 96 of 129 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $14,774 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,823 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 49 of 109 in Indiana. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

Reported needs and resources

Classroom teachers (FTE)
15
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$3,590,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Lawrence County Independent Schools

Bedford, Indiana

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 38.8644, -86.5940

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White90.7%
  • Hispanic4.4%
  • Black0.5%
  • Asian1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary120513.7:11

Explore schools in Lawrence County Independent Schools

1 current directory entries

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Showing 1–1 of 1 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Lawrence County Independent SchoolsCharterElementaryKG–0820513.7:1

Cities served by Lawrence County Independent Schools

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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence County Independent Schools

How many schools are in Lawrence County Independent Schools?

Lawrence County Independent Schools has 1 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary. 1 are identified as charter schools.

How many students attend Lawrence County Independent Schools?

NCES reports 205 students for 2024–25, served by 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 96 of 129 Indiana agencies of the same type by enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Lawrence County Independent Schools?

The district-wide ratio is 13.7:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Lawrence County Independent Schools spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $14,774 in current expenditure per pupil, including $8,823 for instruction. That ranks 49 of 109 comparable Indiana agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

How do I find my assigned school in Lawrence County Independent Schools?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (812) 277-9803 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

Nearby school districts

Regular Indiana districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.