Lawrence County Independent Schools vs Needmore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Bedford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
205 students
Needmore Elementary School
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
223 students
| Measure | Lawrence County Independent Schools Bedford, Indiana | Needmore Elementary School Bedford, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 1,053 | #471 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #24540 of 50,301 | #21670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 205 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Bedford | Bedford |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Needmore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 50.9).
- •Needmore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 63.4%).
- •Needmore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Needmore Elementary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 205.
- •Lawrence County Independent Schools is a charter school while Needmore Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawrence County Independent Schools better than Needmore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Needmore Elementary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 50.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lawrence County Independent Schools and Needmore Elementary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence County Independent Schools: 205. Needmore Elementary School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence County Independent Schools and Needmore Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lawrence County Independent Schools is 575th of 1,053 and Needmore Elementary School is 471st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).