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Bradford K8 South

Summary:

Bradford K8 South is an elementary school located in Littleton, Colorado, serving 402 students in grades K-4 and part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 58.8% in Math, compared to 51.8% and 40.7% for the district, respectively.

While Bradford K8 South's academic excellence is noteworthy, the school's student population lacks racial diversity, with 86.57% of students identifying as white. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 6.22% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than nearby schools. This socioeconomic homogeneity may limit the school's exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences. Furthermore, Bradford K8 South has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.2, compared to nearby schools ranging from 13.5 to 18.4, which could present challenges in providing personalized attention and support to each student.

Overall, Stony Creek Elementary School, Montessori Peaks Charter Academy, and other nearby schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 offer a more diverse and inclusive educational experience, which may be important considerations for families seeking a well-rounded learning environment for their children.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1 White Oak Drive
       Littleton, CO  80127-4348

(303) 982-3480

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,400 Help


Students who attend Bradford K8 South usually attend:

Middle:    Bradford K8 North
High:    Chatfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bradford K8 South ranks better than 91.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 12th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Bradford K8 South has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradford K8 South is $14,400. 68 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bradford K8 South:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradford K8 South 82nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Bradford K8 South in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bradford K8 South

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Rank History for all students at Bradford K8 South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.69 124th 823 84.9%
2006 89.96 43rd 829 94.8%
2007 87.73 58th 852 93.2%
2008 93.66 11th 849 98.7%
2009 92.35 29th 872 96.7%
2010 85.23 102nd 925 89.0%
2011 91.87 32nd 935 96.6%
2012 92.82 24th 935 97.4%
2013 90.78 47th 954 95.1%
2014 93.91 24th 962 97.5%
2022 87.20 97th 921 89.5%
2023 78.04 179th 933 80.8%
2024 89.63 82nd 943 91.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bradford K8 South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.75 62nd 595 89.6%
2023 80.67 97th 642 84.9%
2024 87.74 55th 684 92.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bradford K8 South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.57 146th 594 75.4%
2023 58.65 248th 649 61.8%
2024 79.83 114th 683 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bradford K8 South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.53 142nd 454 68.7%
2024 76.24 96th 539 82.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Open Quote I did not have the best experience with this school. I was looking for a nice school in the area and decided to check out a few. All other schools were welcoming and were eager to show me the classroom and answer any questions I may have. I went to Bradford and their secretary was the rudest person I have spoken with in a while. I did not get a tour and in fact she was questioning my reasoning for wanting one. She said that the teachers were qualified and just dismissed me. I also tried to ask about the "hug and go" and she told me that the explanation is in the title. She was stuck up and reminded me of the bullies I had in my school back in the day. I am very disappointed and was not impressed Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 10, 2009

Open Quote How can you rate this school as anything other than excellent? Its CSAP scores are the BEST of over 100 elementary schools in Jefferson County. I moved to Ken-Caryl Valley 17 years ago because of this school and have not been disappointed. What surprises me is how ridiculously low property values are here when the school is better than all but five schools in the much hyped "cherry creek school district". Districts are an average - Bradford is the best! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bradford K8 South

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 593 2 8 8 4 n/a n/a 0 615
1992 745 1 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1993 847 2 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 871
1994 904 3 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 930
1995 984 3 21 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
1996 984 3 21 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
1997 570 4 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 399 3 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 522 5 10 11 4 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 475 6 14 10 3 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 434 4 14 11 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2002 392 6 18 14 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2003 392 6 18 14 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2004 396 1 21 14 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 400 0 17 10 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2006 411 0 16 18 4 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 424 1 13 15 3 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 438 0 9 24 4 n/a n/a 0 475
2009 417 3 8 24 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2010 415 2 8 24 5 n/a n/a 0 454
2011 392 0 6 27 3 0 9 0 437
2012 356 1 8 21 4 0 10 0 400
2013 387 3 12 19 3 0 13 0 437
2014 396 4 11 19 2 0 12 0 444
2015 394 5 10 28 1 0 15 0 453
2016 393 5 7 23 0 1 13 0 442
2017 388 2 7 23 0 1 15 0 436
2018 398 1 10 23 0 0 15 0 447
2019 378 0 6 18 0 0 16 0 418
2020 451 1 6 22 0 0 22 0 502
2021 387 2 5 21 0 0 23 0 438
2022 346 2 5 23 2 0 24 0 402
2023 348 2 3 25 2 0 22 0 402

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 K8 South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 615 25.1 24.5 0
1992 764 32.9 23.2 n/a
1993 871 36.4 23.9 0.5
1994 930 38.6 24.1 0.4
1995 1019 44.8 22.8 0.8
1996 1019 44.8 22.8 0.8
1997 596 24.6 24.2 0.7
1998 425 25.0 17.0 0.9
1999 552 24.9 22.2 0
2000 508 22.0 23.1 0
2001 464 23.5 19.7 0
2002 431 23.5 18.3 0.7
2003 431 23.5 18.3 0.7
2004 433 23.0 18.8 1.6
2005 428 20.4 21.0 0.9
2006 449 22.4 20.0 1.3
2007 456 25.5 17.9 0.9
2008 475 24.5 19.4 0.4
2009 454 26.0 17.5 1.3
2010 454 23.5 19.3 2
2011 437 22.0 19.8 2.7
2012 400 19.9 20.0 2
2013 437 20.6 21.1 4.8
2014 444 20.6 21.4 3.6
2015 453 21.0 21.5 3.5
2016 442 24.0 18.4 3.8
2017 436 23.5 18.5 2.8
2018 447 24.3 18.3 3.4
2019 418 23.0 18.1 4.5
2020 502 25.3 19.7 3.6
2021 438 24.4 17.8 7.1
2022 402 21.0 19.1 6.7
2023 402 22.0 18.2 6.2

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 Bradford K8 South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 615 25.1 24.5 0
1992 764 32.9 23.2 n/a
1993 871 36.4 23.9 0.5
1994 930 38.6 24.1 0.4
1995 1019 44.8 22.8 0.8
1996 1019 44.8 22.8 0.8
1997 596 24.6 24.2 0.7
1998 425 25.0 17.0 0.9
1999 552 24.9 22.2 0
2000 508 22.0 23.1 0
2001 464 23.5 19.7 0
2002 431 23.5 18.3 0.7
2003 431 23.5 18.3 0.7
2004 433 23.0 18.8 1.6
2005 428 20.4 21.0 0.9
2006 449 22.4 20.0 1.3
2007 456 25.5 17.9 0.9
2008 475 24.5 19.4 0.4
2009 454 26.0 17.5 1.3
2010 454 23.5 19.3 2
2011 437 22.0 19.8 2.7
2012 400 19.9 20.0 2
2013 437 20.6 21.1 4.8
2014 444 20.6 21.4 3.6
2015 453 21.0 21.5 3.5
2016 442 24.0 18.4 3.8
2017 436 23.5 18.5 2.8
2018 447 24.3 18.3 3.4
2019 418 23.0 18.1 4.5
2020 502 25.3 19.7 3.6
2021 438 24.4 17.8 7.1
2022 402 21.0 19.1 6.7
2023 402 22.0 18.2 6.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bradford K8 South

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,098
2020 $10,896
2021 $11,988
2022 $12,718
2023 $14,400

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradford K8 South

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradford K8 South)75.468.5
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Bradford K8 South)76.368.9
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bradford K8 South)75.464.5
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Bradford K8 South)76.350.9
 25.4%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students418402
 3.8%
African American02
American Indian02
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic1825
 38.9%
Pacific Islander00
White378348
 7.9%
Two or More Races1622
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.5%6.2%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bradford K8 South

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Bradford K8 South.

Students at Bradford K8 South are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Yes. Bradford K8 South ranks in the top 8.7% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students who attend Bradford K8 South usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bradford K8 North
High : Chatfield High School


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