Lawrence County Independent Schools School District

223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lawrence County Independent Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 212 students in Lawrence County Independent Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Lawrence County Independent School School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,923 Schools
# Students
212 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Lawrence County Independent Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 396 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#327 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
38%
20-24%
41%
20-24%
34%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
n/a
138,554 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
199 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
94%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
29
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,410

Best Lawrence County Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Grades: K-8
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lawrence County Independent Schools School District?
Lawrence County Independent Schools School District manages 1 public schools serving 212 students.
What is the rank of Lawrence Countydependent Schools School District?
Lawrence Countydependent Schools School District is ranked #336 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Countydependent Schools School District?
94% of Lawrence Countydependent Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence Countydependent Schools School District?
Lawrence Countydependent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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