William M Bedell Area Resource Center
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Wood River, IL
400 S Main, Wood River, IL 62095
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
William M Bedell Area Resource Center is a special education school in Wood River, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 42 students and around 6 students per teacher. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 183 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 42
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 183 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 57% of special education schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of special education schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 60 special education schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about William M Bedell Area Resource Center
What grades does William M Bedell Area Resource Center serve?
William M Bedell Area Resource Center serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend William M Bedell Area Resource Center?
About 42 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at William M Bedell Area Resource Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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