A
Very Good
89/100

Needmore Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 278 Trogdon Lane, Bedford, IN 47421
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 55th percentile in Indiana
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.30 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 92nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Indiana for growth

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
226
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%55/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%92/100Students gain 1.30 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 92nd percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (−13 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 278 Trogdon Lane
City Bedford
ZIP Code 47421
District 1807860
NCES School ID 180786002698
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 47421

Understanding the community around Needmore Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,630
Per Capita Income $34,523
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $148,300
Median Rent $788
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Needmore Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.6%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 226
Teachers (FTE) 19.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Needmore Elementary School?
Needmore Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Needmore Elementary School?
Needmore Elementary School has 226 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Needmore Elementary School serve?
Needmore Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Needmore Elementary School receive per student?
Needmore Elementary School receives $13,548 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Needmore Elementary School in 47421 ▼
Avg Home Value
$211,682
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
22.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026