School district or education agency · NCES 2105610

Trimble County

Bedford, KY

District overview See comparisons

Students1,248

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,248

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$12,324

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictKYUnited States

Academic standing2025

21st percentile45th percentile45th percentile

This district is 24 percentile points lower than the state figure and 24 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

33.5%28.0%27.8%

This district is 5.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$16,232$17,443$19,509

This district is $1,211 per student lower than the state figure and $3,277 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$12,324$14,633$15,859

This district is $2,309 per student lower than the state figure and $3,535 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$3,592$1,976$1,964

This district is $1,616 per student higher than the state figure and $1,628 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$565$410$336

This district is $155 per student higher than the state figure and $229 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,097$1,627$1,793

This district is $530 per student lower than the state figure and $696 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$5,892$7,435$8,742

This district is $1,543 per student lower than the state figure and $2,850 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,848$4,663$3,769

This district is $815 per student lower than the state figure and $79 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$9,515$9,063$11,715

This district is $452 per student higher than the state figure and $2,200 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$962$841$869

This district is $121 per student higher than the state figure and $93 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

20:115:115:1

This district is 5.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 5.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

312:1328:1376:1

This district is 16 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 64 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

129.0150.5138.9

This district is 21.5 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 9.9 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

19.219.718.5

This district is 0.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.70.9

This district is 0.7 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.1%99.0%

This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.1%1.3%2.6%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

7.9%3.9%2.9%

This district is 4.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.8%6.0%12.0%

This district is 5.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

14.3%15.6%14.0%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.9%3.1%3.9%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

90.4%98.4%95.8%

This district is 8.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+4.8%+0.4%+0.5%

This district is 4.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

54.3%56.8%50.6%

This district is 2.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.9%5.5%4.5%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.3%8.1%9.0%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.4%6.7%

This district is 4.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

49.0%6.5%5.1%

This district is 42.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 43.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

15.1%17.5%14.4%

This district is 2.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K98 students

7.9%

Kindergarten–grade 5523 students

41.9%

Grades 6–8269 students

21.6%

Grades 9–12355 students

28.4%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten98

Kindergarten84

Grade 189

Grade 290

Grade 385

Grade 489

Grade 586

Grade 674

Grade 799

Grade 896

Grade 9107

Grade 1092

Grade 1193

Grade 1263

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,136 (91.0%)

Hispanic/Latino62 (5.0%)

Two or more races33 (2.6%)

Black or African American13 (1.0%)

American Indian or Alaska Native2 (0.2%)

Asian2 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

98Students enrolled in pre-K

4Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

24.5:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District7.9%

KY3.9%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

161All district staff, full-time equivalent

61Teachers, full-time equivalent

4School counselors, full-time equivalent

24Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

3Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

6School administrators, full-time equivalent

4Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers4 FTE

Kindergarten teachers2 FTE

Elementary teachers28.6 FTE

Secondary teachers21.4 FTE

Ungraded teachers5 FTE

Instructional coordinators3 FTE

District administrators3 FTE

District administrative support5 FTE

School administrative support9 FTE

Other support staff39 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

73Total completers

73Regular diplomas

4Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

KY99.1%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.1%

KY1.3%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.8%Students learning English9 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.8%

KY6.0%

U.S.12.0%

14.3%Students receiving IDEA special-education services170 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District14.3%

KY15.6%

U.S.14.0%

1.9%Students with Section 504 plans19 students · 2 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.9%

KY3.1%

U.S.3.9%

0.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services1 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.1%

KY0.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

90.4%Teachers reported as certified

74Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District90.4%

KY98.4%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

1,424children ages 5 to 17

215estimated to live in families below the poverty line

15.1%about 1 in 7 school-age children

District15.1%

KY17.5%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in KY receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Raceland-Worthington IndependentRaceland, KY1,149 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Pikeville IndependentPikeville, KY1,177 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Bracken CountyBrooksville, KY1,150 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Campbellsville IndependentCampbellsville, KY1,323 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Crittenden CountyMarion, KY1,362 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged338 assessments

22 out of 100

Fem362 assessments

21 out of 100

White students695 assessments

21 out of 100

Mal395 assessments

20 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students419 assessments

19 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Elementary schools

2High schools

4Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

17.9%Federal

46%State

36.1%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$12,324Total current spending per student

$6,639Instruction per student

$4,636Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$3.6MFederal revenue17.9% of total revenue

$9.2MState revenue46% of total revenue

$7.2MLocal revenue36.1% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$6,639Instructionper student

$4,636Student and instructional supportper student

$1,097Special educationper student

$1,053Building operations and maintenanceper student

$881Student transportationper student

$1,006Food servicesper student

$289Technologyper student

People costs

$7.3MSalaries$5,892 per student

$4.8MEmployee benefits$3,848 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$698KEquipmentFY 2023

$4.4MCapital outlay$3,592 per student

$3.7MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$11.8MDebt outstanding at year end$9,515 per student

$6MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$1.2MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$252KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$335KTitle I$271 per student

$345KIDEA special education$279 per student

$16KCareer and technical education$13 per student

$932KChild nutrition$754 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$11,400

FY 2023$12,324

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,050

FY 2023$3,592

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$5,865

FY 2023$9,515

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2173.8%

796 of 1,078 students

2021–2237.1%

412 of 1,112 students

2022–2333.5%

384 of 1,147 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

63Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →69In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

3Student devices reported3 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?33.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,147 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?5 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$12,324current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?312:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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