Bradley Elementary School

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Bradley Elementary School ranks 312 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bradley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District in Bradley, Arkansas. The school has 147 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.4, and has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, ranking in the middle to lower range of Arkansas elementary schools.

Bradley Elementary School faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming the state and district averages in proficiency rates across all subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 27% in ELA, 23% in Reading, 31% in Math, and 35% in Science, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, 36.4%, and 35.6%, respectively. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.07% to 59.66% over the past three school years, may be a contributing factor to these academic struggles.

Interestingly, nearby schools show a mixed performance compared to Bradley Elementary. Taylor Elementary School, also part of the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District, consistently outperforms Bradley Elementary across all academic measures and is ranked among the top 5% of Arkansas elementary schools. In contrast, Lafayette County Elementary, in a different district, performs significantly worse than Bradley Elementary, while Fouke Elementary School, in another district, underperforms Bradley Elementary in most academic areas, though the gap is not as wide.

Detail:

Public K-6

527 Center St
Bradley, AR 71826

(870) 894-3477

District: Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
312^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,440

Students who attend Bradley Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Bradley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 154

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

African American:

22.1%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bradley Elementary School ranks worse than 62.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Bradley Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), African American (22.1%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradley Elementary School is 11.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District! (See more...)

Compare Bradley Elementary School employs 12.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradley Elementary School is $11,440, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bradley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District 29^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bradley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2015	33.35	328^th	466	29.6%
2016	53.06	239^th	494	51.6%
2017	46.77	274^th	485	43.5%
2018	40.21	313^th	480	34.8%
2019	44.13	303^rd	488	37.9%
2021	49.34	279^th	496	43.8%
2022	53.93	246^th	487	49.5%
2023	39.58	334^th	492	32.1%
2024	40.26	312^th	497	37.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bradley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	104	68	0	8	0	0	180
2015	109	60	0	6	0	0	175
2016	102	52	0	6	0	0	160
2017	110	45	0	4	0	0	159
2018	88	43	0	5	0	2	138
2019	87	44	0	5	0	2	138
2020	88	44	0	2	0	3	137
2021	89	39	0	4	0	3	135
2022	83	33	0	3	0	0	119
2023	108	31	2	5	0	1	147
2024	112	34	1	5	1	1	154

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bradley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	180	17.5	10.2	71.7
2015	175	17.0	10.2	68
2016	160	16.0	10.0	66.9
2017	159	14.7	10.7	39.6
2018	138	14.7	9.3	47.8
2019	138	10.7	12.8	73.9
2020	137	12.1	11.2	69.3
2021	135	12.9	10.4	54.1
2022	119	11.7	10.1	59.7
2023	147	10.9	13.4	59.2
2024	154	12.9	11.9	68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bradley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	180	17.5	10.2	71.7
2015	175	17.0	10.2	68
2016	160	16.0	10.0	66.9
2017	159	14.7	10.7	39.6
2018	138	14.7	9.3	47.8
2019	138	10.7	12.8	73.9
2020	137	12.1	11.2	69.3
2021	135	12.9	10.4	54.1
2022	119	11.7	10.1	59.7
2023	147	10.9	13.4	59.2
2024	154	12.9	11.9	68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bradley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,124 (9.8%)	$10,316 (90.2%)	$11,440

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 303^rd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 334^th of 492 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Bradley Elementary School)	55	50	5%
3rd Grade English (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	81.4	72.5	8.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Bradley Elementary School)	55	29.2	25.8%
3rd Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	78.7	75.9	2.8%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Bradley Elementary School)	35	20.8	14.2%
3rd Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	58.6	53.9	4.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Bradley Elementary School)	15	8.3	6.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	48	42.9	5.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Bradley Elementary School)	72	75	3%
4th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	84.6	82.5	2.1%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Bradley Elementary School)	60	40	20%
4th Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	67	63.9	3.1%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Bradley Elementary School)	48	35	13%
4th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	58.2	47.4	10.8%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Bradley Elementary School)	56	40	16%
4th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	60.8	49.5	11.3%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Bradley Elementary School)	79.2	73.1	6.1%
5th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	86.3	84.7	1.6%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Bradley Elementary School)	41.7	30.8	10.9%
5th Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	63.8	59.8	4%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Bradley Elementary School)	41.7	26.9	14.8%
5th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	60.1	53.3	6.8%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Bradley Elementary School)	54.2	23	31.2%
5th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	63.8	46.7	17.1%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Bradley Elementary School)	52.7	69.6	16.9%
6th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	72.3	83.5	11.2%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Bradley Elementary School)	21.1	52.2	31.1%
6th Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	56.6	68.3	11.7%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Bradley Elementary School)	31.6	39.1	7.5%
6th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	53	62.1	9.1%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Bradley Elementary School)	26.4	30.4	4%
6th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)	48.2	54.4	6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	138	147	6.5%
African American	44	31	29.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	5	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	87	108	24.1%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.9%	59.2%	14.7%

Schools Near Bradley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bradley Elementary School	Public	K-6	527 Center St	Bradley	71826	Lafayette County	Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 894-3477	154	13	11.9	68.2%	112 (72.7%)	34 (22.1%)	5 (3.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	40.3	312^th of 497 public elementary schools	37.2%		39.6	334^th of 492 public elementary schools	32.1%	22	27.2	8.4	30.8	39.2	27.0	18.1	8.3	30.8	32.1	23.0	22.7	33.4	34.6	32.2	31.0	45.4	29.2	30.7	35.7	35.0	$11,440	$1,124	$10,316
Taylor Elementary School	Public	K-6	506 E Pine St	Taylor	71861	Columbia County	Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 694-5811	331	22	14.8	32.9%	310 (93.7%)	8 (2.4%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	90.2	34^th of 497 public elementary schools	93.2%		91.5	26^th of 492 public elementary schools	94.7%	8	46.0	56.5	60.3	50.9	53.5	42.0	52.1	60.4	49.1	51.0	74.0	76.1	56.6	58.9	66.0	52.0	71.7	49.1	58.9	57.5	$8,635	$814	$7,821
Fouke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 E Red Cut Rd	Fouke	71837	Miller County	Fouke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-4165	532	29	18.3	72.4%	491 (92.3%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	40.1	314^th of 497 public elementary schools	36.8%		48.9	285^th of 492 public elementary schools	42.1%	29	23.0	29.5	33.9		28.6	25.7	30.6	36.9		30.8	33.8	21.1	46.2		32.0	31.1	23.1	35.4		29.0	$10,519	$2,104	$8,415
Lafayette County Elementary	Public	K-6	208 W 7th St	Lewisville	71845	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 921-4275	244	19	12.7	108.2%	66 (27.0%)	157 (64.3%)	11 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	15.4	442^nd of 497 public elementary schools	11.1%		10.6	451^st of 492 public elementary schools	8.3%	9	12.5	20.4	27.3	15.2	19.0	15.7	26.1	29.4	15.2	22.1	12.5	8.6	5.9	3.0	7.6	6.3	19.6	23.5	12.1	15.8	$12,169	$2,186	$9,983

Frequently Asked Questions about Bradley Elementary School

Is Bradley Elementary School a good school?

Bradley Elementary School ranks 312^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Bradley Elementary School in?

Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District

How many students attend Bradley Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 154 students attended Bradley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bradley Elementary School?

Students at Bradley Elementary School are 73% White, 22% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Bradley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bradley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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