Is Bradford K8 South a good school?

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

How many students attend Bradford K8 South?

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

What is the racial makeup of Bradford K8 South?

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

What schools do graduates of Bradford K8 South attend?

Students who attend Bradford K8 South usually go on to attend: Middle : Bradford K8 North High : Chatfield High School

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:
82^nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,400

Students who attend Bradford K8 South usually attend:

Middle:	Bradford K8 North
High:	Chatfield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bradford K8 South ranks better than 91.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 12^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

Student Body

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Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

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

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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
2005	80.69	124^th	823	84.9%
2006	89.96	43^rd	829	94.8%
2007	87.73	58^th	852	93.2%
2008	93.66	11^th	849	98.7%
2009	92.35	29^th	872	96.7%
2010	85.23	102^nd	925	89.0%
2011	91.87	32^nd	935	96.6%
2012	92.82	24^th	935	97.4%
2013	90.78	47^th	954	95.1%
2014	93.91	24^th	962	97.5%
2022	87.20	97^th	921	89.5%
2023	78.04	179^th	933	80.8%
2024	89.63	82^nd	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
2022	85.75	62^nd	595	89.6%
2023	80.67	97^th	642	84.9%
2024	87.74	55^th	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
2022	73.57	146^th	594	75.4%
2023	58.65	248^th	649	61.8%
2024	79.83	114^th	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	142^nd	454	68.7%
2024	76.24	96^th	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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 1, 2016

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

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	Total
1991	593	2	8	8	4	n/a	n/a	615
1992	745	1	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	764
1993	847	2	12	9	1	n/a	n/a	871
1994	904	3	16	7	0	n/a	n/a	930
1995	984	3	21	11	0	n/a	n/a	1019
1996	984	3	21	11	0	n/a	n/a	1019
1997	570	4	10	12	0	n/a	n/a	596
1998	399	3	11	10	2	n/a	n/a	425
1999	522	5	10	11	4	n/a	n/a	552
2000	475	6	14	10	3	n/a	n/a	508
2001	434	4	14	11	1	n/a	n/a	464
2002	392	6	18	14	1	n/a	n/a	431
2003	392	6	18	14	1	n/a	n/a	431
2004	396	1	21	14	1	n/a	n/a	433
2005	400	0	17	10	1	n/a	n/a	428
2006	411	0	16	18	4	n/a	n/a	449
2007	424	1	13	15	3	n/a	n/a	456
2008	438	0	9	24	4	n/a	n/a	475
2009	417	3	8	24	2	n/a	n/a	454
2010	415	2	8	24	5	n/a	n/a	454
2011	392	0	6	27	3	0	9	437
2012	356	1	8	21	4	0	10	400
2013	387	3	12	19	3	0	13	437
2014	396	4	11	19	2	0	12	444
2015	394	5	10	28	1	0	15	453
2016	393	5	7	23	0	1	13	442
2017	388	2	7	23	0	1	15	436
2018	398	1	10	23	0	0	15	447
2019	378	0	6	18	0	0	16	418
2020	451	1	6	22	0	0	22	502
2021	387	2	5	21	0	0	23	438
2022	346	2	5	23	2	0	24	402
2023	348	2	3	25	2	0	22	402

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

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bradford K8 South

Year	Total 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

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradford K8 South)	75.4	68.5	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	46.3	48.2	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Bradford K8 South)	76.3	68.9	7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	45.7	48.1	2.4%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bradford K8 South)	75.4	64.5	10.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	51.7	50.8	0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Bradford K8 South)	76.3	50.9	25.4%
All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	39.8	38.7	1.1%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	418	402	3.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	2
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	18	25	38.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	378	348	7.9%
Two or More Races	16	22	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.5%	6.2%	1.7%

Schools Near Bradford K8 South

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Bradford K8 South	Public	K-4	1 White Oak Drive	Littleton	80127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-3480	402	22	18.2	6.2%	348 (86.6%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	89.6	82^nd of 943 public elementary schools	91.3%		78	179^th of 933 public elementary schools	80.8%	97	77.9	72.4		75.0	65.4	52.9			58.8		$14,400
Ute Meadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11050 West Meadows Drive	Littleton	80127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-4044	400	25	16.0	11.5%	318 (79.5%)	2 (0.5%)	48 (12.0%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (5.8%)	91.1	68^th of 943 public elementary schools	92.8%		76	196^th of 933 public elementary schools	79.0%	128	71.6	77.4	72.6	73.8	70.1	62.3	58.1		63.7	64.5	$14,982
Shaffer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7961 S Sangre De Cristo Road	Littleton	80127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-3901	503	27	18.4	16.1%	409 (81.3%)	2 (0.4%)	60 (11.9%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	84.4	128^th of 943 public elementary schools	86.4%		87.2	97^th of 933 public elementary schools	89.6%	31	52.6	69.3	73.0	65.3	65.4	56.0	57.3		59.5	57.3	$14,389
Powderhorn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12109 West Coal Mine Avenue	Littleton	80127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-0074	443	28	15.7	23.7%	317 (71.6%)	10 (2.3%)	86 (19.4%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	53.7	418^th of 943 public elementary schools	55.7%		49.6	439^th of 933 public elementary schools	52.9%	21	47.1	45.0	56.9	50.2	49.4	23.8	32.4		35.2	43.0	$15,475
Mortensen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8006 South Iris	Littleton	80128	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-0022	303	22	13.5	34.7%	219 (72.3%)	2 (0.7%)	60 (19.8%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.6%)	48.9	459^th of 943 public elementary schools	51.3%		52	412^th of 933 public elementary schools	55.8%	47	40.7	42.2	38.5	40.3	51.9	33.3	40.4		40.3	38.5	$15,738
Mount Carbon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12776 West Cross Avenue	Littleton	80127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-7900	393	22	18.1	24.2%	280 (71.2%)	4 (1.0%)	83 (21.1%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	64	323^rd of 943 public elementary schools	65.7%		65.3	293^rd of 933 public elementary schools	68.6%	30	56.4	50.0	54.5	53.8	60.7	45.8	34.3		46.2	40.3	$14,660
Stony Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7203 South Everett	Littleton	80128	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-4120	350	22	15.8	36.6%	261 (74.6%)	2 (0.6%)	59 (16.9%)	12 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	72.1	243^rd of 943 public elementary schools	74.2%		71.9	234^th of 933 public elementary schools	74.9%	9	56.1	57.7	65.2	59.7	65.9	34.6	46.8		47.9	48.9	$14,878
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	9904 West Capri Avenue	Littleton	80123	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 972-2627	410	26	15.5	6.8%	311 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (15.1%)	10 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.6%)	66.2	304^th of 943 public elementary schools	67.8%		52.3	409^th of 933 public elementary schools	56.2%	105	46.2	60.9	67.4	60.3	38.5		37.0	40.6	33.2	60.9	$10,719
Westridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10785 West Alamo Place	Littleton	80127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-3975	395	24	16.3	19.7%	271 (68.6%)	5 (1.3%)	71 (18.0%)	14 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.1%)	82.1	150^th of 943 public elementary schools	84.1%		77.8	183^rd of 933 public elementary schools	80.4%	33	63.9	66.2	57.9	62.6	65.3	54.1	53.9		57.8	55.3	$14,612
Coronado Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7922 South Carr	Littleton	80128	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-3737	397	22	17.7	16.4%	316 (79.6%)	2 (0.5%)	51 (12.8%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	72.9	237^th of 943 public elementary schools	74.9%		68.4	268^th of 933 public elementary schools	71.3%	31	57.1	59.1	57.6	57.9	70.8	45.5	34.8		50.3	53.0	$14,724

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