Bradford Elementary School

Summary:

Bradford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 274 students in grades K-6 in the small town of Bradford, Arkansas. The school is part of the Bradford School District, which is ranked 207 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size and relatively low student-teacher ratio, Bradford Elementary School consistently performs well below the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.7% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%, and only 13.9% were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 36.4%. This low performance is particularly concerning given that the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Bradford Elementary performs significantly worse. For example, McRae Elementary School, which is 19.86 miles away, has proficiency rates that are 25-40 percentage points higher than Bradford Elementary across all subjects. The combination of low academic performance and high-poverty student population suggests that Bradford Elementary may be facing significant resource challenges in supporting its students, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 504 W Main St
       Bradford, AR  72020


(501) 344-8245

District: Bradford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
458th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,226 Help


Students who attend Bradford Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Bradford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.9%
Hispanic:
0.7%
African American:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bradford Elementary School ranks worse than 92.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.9%), Hispanic (0.7%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradford Elementary School is $10,226.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bradford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradford School District 207th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bradford Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.44 93rd 411 77.4%
2006 59.42 184th 402 54.2%
2007 72.70 108th 440 75.5%
2008 63.97 177th 439 59.7%
2009 77.45 80th 445 82.0%
2010 65.04 157th 457 65.6%
2011 49.05 285th 471 39.5%
2012 47.53 300th 468 35.9%
2013 54.44 254th 476 46.6%
2014 55.31 234th 471 50.3%
2015 27.23 370th 466 20.6%
2016 18.48 429th 494 13.2%
2017 27.68 378th 485 22.1%
2018 25.40 389th 480 19.0%
2019 26.86 381st 488 21.9%
2021 30.61 366th 496 26.2%
2022 28.90 367th 487 24.6%
2023 28.85 374th 492 24.0%
2024 11.48 458th 497 7.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bradford Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 316 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1989 316 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 317
1990 322 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1991 327 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1992 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1993 290 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1994 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1995 334 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1996 334 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1997 360 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1998 324 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1999 317 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 310 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 328 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2002 324 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2003 324 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2004 302 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2005 293 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 300 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 294 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 288 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2009 287 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2010 278 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 288
2011 286 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 294
2012 280 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 286
2013 254 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 256
2014 273 5 0 7 0 0 0 0 285
2015 282 5 0 6 0 0 0 0 293
2016 278 6 0 6 0 0 1 0 291
2017 264 6 0 6 0 0 1 0 277
2018 278 8 0 8 0 0 1 0 295
2019 268 7 0 6 0 0 0 0 281
2020 271 5 0 7 0 0 0 0 283
2021 252 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 260
2022 259 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 265
2023 271 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 274

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 Bradford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 317 17.5 18.1 n/a
1989 317 18.0 17.6 n/a
1990 322 23.0 14.0 33.2
1991 327 19.7 16.5 38.8
1992 303 18.3 16.5 34.3
1993 290 17.3 16.8 39.7
1994 303 20.4 14.9 41.6
1995 334 21.6 15.5 43.4
1996 334 21.6 15.5 43.4
1997 360 20.1 17.9 42.2
1998 324 20.1 16.1 48.8
1999 317 19.1 16.6 56.2
2000 311 25.0 12.4 57.2
2001 329 20.0 16.5 55.3
2002 325 21.0 15.5 55.4
2003 325 21.0 15.5 55.4
2004 306 26.0 11.8 53.6
2005 298 27.0 11.0 50.7
2006 306 19.0 16.1 55.2
2007 300 30.0 10.0 65
2008 294 26.0 11.3 70.7
2009 292 22.0 13.3 71.2
2010 288 25.4 12.0 73.6
2011 294 20.2 14.4 79.6
2012 286 19.4 14.7 78.7
2013 256 19.3 13.2 74.2
2014 285 18.5 15.3 81.1
2015 293 20.0 14.6 73.7
2016 291 19.0 15.3 100
2017 277 19.4 14.2 59.6
2018 295 19.9 14.7 61.4
2019 281 19.7 14.2 100
2020 283 18.7 15.0 100
2021 260 18.8 13.8 100
2022 265 20.3 12.9 100
2023 274 17.4 15.6 100

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 Bradford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 317 17.5 18.1 n/a
1989 317 18.0 17.6 n/a
1990 322 23.0 14.0 33.2
1991 327 19.7 16.5 38.8
1992 303 18.3 16.5 34.3
1993 290 17.3 16.8 39.7
1994 303 20.4 14.9 41.6
1995 334 21.6 15.5 43.4
1996 334 21.6 15.5 43.4
1997 360 20.1 17.9 42.2
1998 324 20.1 16.1 48.8
1999 317 19.1 16.6 56.2
2000 311 25.0 12.4 57.2
2001 329 20.0 16.5 55.3
2002 325 21.0 15.5 55.4
2003 325 21.0 15.5 55.4
2004 306 26.0 11.8 53.6
2005 298 27.0 11.0 50.7
2006 306 19.0 16.1 55.2
2007 300 30.0 10.0 65
2008 294 26.0 11.3 70.7
2009 292 22.0 13.3 71.2
2010 288 25.4 12.0 73.6
2011 294 20.2 14.4 79.6
2012 286 19.4 14.7 78.7
2013 256 19.3 13.2 74.2
2014 285 18.5 15.3 81.1
2015 293 20.0 14.6 73.7
2016 291 19.0 15.3 100
2017 277 19.4 14.2 59.6
2018 295 19.9 14.7 61.4
2019 281 19.7 14.2 100
2020 283 18.7 15.0 100
2021 260 18.8 13.8 100
2022 265 20.3 12.9 100
2023 274 17.4 15.6 100

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 Bradford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,190 (21.4%) $8,036 (78.6%) $10,226

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradford 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 381st of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 374th of 492 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Bradford Elementary School)62.551.3
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English (Bradford School District)62.551.3
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Bradford Elementary School)65.735.1
 30.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Bradford School District)65.735.1
 30.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Bradford Elementary School)34.421.6
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Bradford School District)34.421.6
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Bradford Elementary School)28.113.5
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bradford School District)28.113.5
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Bradford Elementary School)67.543.6
 23.9%
   4th Grade English (Bradford School District)67.543.6
 23.9%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Bradford Elementary School)36.823.1
 13.7%
   4th Grade Math (Bradford School District)36.823.1
 13.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Bradford Elementary School)29.725.7
 4%
   4th Grade Science (Bradford School District)29.725.7
 4%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Bradford Elementary School)32.433.3
 0.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Bradford School District)32.433.3
 0.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Bradford Elementary School)62.853.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade English (Bradford School District)62.853.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Bradford Elementary School)27.930
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Bradford School District)27.930
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Bradford Elementary School)37.233.3
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Bradford School District)37.233.3
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Bradford Elementary School)18.726.7
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Bradford School District)18.726.7
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Bradford Elementary School)61.158.4
 2.7%
   6th Grade English (Bradford School District)61.158.4
 2.7%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Bradford Elementary School)41.741.7
   6th Grade Math (Bradford School District)41.741.7
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Bradford Elementary School)33.344.4
 11.1%
   6th Grade Science (Bradford School District)33.344.4
 11.1%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Bradford Elementary School)2533.4
 8.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Bradford School District)2533.4
 8.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281274
 2.5%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic62
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White268271
 1.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bradford Elementary School

Bradford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Bradford Elementary School.

Students at Bradford Elementary School are 99% White.

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

High : Bradford High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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