Lawrence County Independent Schools vs Parkview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 8.2 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
Parkview Elementary School
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students
| Measure | Lawrence County Independent Schools Bedford, Indiana | Parkview Elementary School Bedford, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 1,053 | #451 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #24540 of 50,301 | #20978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 205 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Bedford | Bedford |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 50.9).
- •Lawrence County Independent Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 71.2%).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
- •Parkview Elementary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 205.
- •Lawrence County Independent Schools is a charter school while Parkview 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 Parkview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkview Elementary School ranks higher (56.0 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 Parkview Elementary School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence County Independent Schools: 205. Parkview Elementary School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence County Independent Schools and Parkview Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lawrence County Independent Schools is 575th of 1,053 and Parkview Elementary School is 451st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).