Bradley Creek Elementary

Summary:

Bradley Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving 352 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the New Hanover County Schools district, which is ranked 70 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bradley Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science that exceed the district and state averages. The school's White students perform particularly well, ranking in the top 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup. However, the school's Hispanic and low-income students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 50% of the state. The school's diverse student population, with nearly equal numbers of White and Hispanic students, is not reflected in the surrounding schools, which tend to be more homogeneous.

Compared to nearby schools, Edwin A Alderman Elementary, Wilmington Preparatory Academy, and John J Blair Elementary, Bradley Creek Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, the school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, over 99%, suggests that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6211 Greenville Loop
       Wilmington, NC  28409-2399


(910) 350-2051

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
432nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,533 Help


Students who attend Bradley Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Roland-Grise Middle
High:    John T Hoggard High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
Hispanic:
46.6%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Bradley Creek Elementary ranks better than 71.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 13th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), Hispanic (46.6%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradley Creek Elementary is 12.6, which is the 10th best among 24 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradley Creek Elementary is $11,533, which is the 12th highest among 24 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bradley Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradley Creek Elementary 432nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Bradley Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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New Hanover County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hanover County Schools 70th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bradley Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bradley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.56 907th 1276 28.9%
2007 28.51 1043rd 1293 19.3%
2008 50.49 703rd 1324 46.9%
2009 48.43 788th 1354 41.8%
2010 51.09 759th 1363 44.3%
2011 55.07 705th 1381 49.0%
2012 54.13 706th 1388 49.1%
2013 74.40 304th 1403 78.3%
2014 59.49 544th 1390 60.9%
2015 67.71 455th 1440 68.4%
2016 57.49 595th 1425 58.2%
2017 56.13 649th 1429 54.6%
2018 55.26 660th 1434 54.0%
2019 65.26 483rd 1473 67.2%
2021 63.79 503rd 1489 66.2%
2022 73.01 355th 1514 76.6%
2023 68.68 429th 1502 71.4%
2024 68.71 432nd 1505 71.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bradley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.01 219th 421 48.0%
2019 50.06 204th 497 59.0%
2021 64.94 66th 385 82.9%
2022 64.59 90th 485 81.4%
2023 40.28 291st 514 43.4%
2024 34.41 362nd 533 32.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bradley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.16 225th 801 71.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bradley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.88 831st 1332 37.6%
2019 66.14 376th 1361 72.4%
2021 53.72 519th 1329 60.9%
2022 75.17 206th 1366 84.9%
2023 52.30 654th 1437 54.5%
2024 52.38 652nd 1450 55.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bradley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.89 746th 1405 46.9%
2019 68.87 403rd 1424 71.7%
2021 74.44 295th 1440 79.5%
2022 72.72 333rd 1458 77.2%
2023 65.58 465th 1459 68.1%
2024 70.26 364th 1455 75.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bradley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.64 587th 897 34.6%
2019 50.22 366th 878 58.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bradley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.47 255th 612 58.3%
2022 68.76 113th 500 77.4%
2023 48.74 445th 582 23.5%
2024 53.89 403rd 669 39.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bradley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.83 547th 1413 61.3%
2019 61.42 510th 1430 64.3%
2021 50.72 671st 1444 53.5%
2022 69.54 392nd 1464 73.2%
2023 69.43 384th 1461 73.7%
2024 63.20 503rd 1464 65.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bradley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.15 650th 851 23.6%
2019 52.42 393rd 865 54.6%
2021 44.65 428th 843 49.2%
2022 44.70 483rd 893 45.9%
2023 32.54 652nd 915 28.7%
2024 27.51 757th 951 20.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bradley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 296th 1178 74.9%
2019 79.39 190th 1183 83.9%
2021 80.37 184th 1172 84.3%
2022 84.43 126th 1194 89.4%
2023 89.64 58th 1183 95.1%
2024 87.29 88th 1166 92.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Open Quote My daughters (grades 3 and 5) have thrived academically, personally, and socially at Bradley Creek Elementary School! The school is warm and welcoming to all and the principal has created a climate where students, teachers, and parents are valued and appreciated. Each and every teacher has gone above and beyond to get to know my girls as people and to differentiate the curriculum to support them academically. My daughters are excited about learning and love coming to school each day. We are so grateful for Bradley Creek and will always appreciate the positive culture, rigorous academics, and kind, compassionate staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 21, 2021

Open Quote Definitely regrets sending my kids there. Principal is terrible Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bradley Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 123 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1989 355 130 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1990 375 148 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1991 370 173 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 378 157 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 375 160 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 424 192 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1995 400 177 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 583
1996 400 177 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 583
1997 400 211 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1998 389 204 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 602
1999 378 219 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2000 345 201 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 319 140 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2002 227 186 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 227 186 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 216 178 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2005 204 168 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 194 166 0 60 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 178 126 0 98 0 n/a n/a 9 411
2008 176 23 2 98 1 n/a n/a 6 306
2009 190 43 3 115 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2010 204 33 2 110 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2011 217 25 3 126 2 0 5 0 378
2012 245 38 1 139 1 0 9 0 433
2013 244 29 0 160 3 0 6 0 442
2014 258 30 0 172 2 0 5 0 467
2015 241 26 0 172 2 0 6 0 447
2016 241 20 0 170 2 0 6 0 439
2017 204 24 2 193 1 1 7 0 432
2018 202 20 3 187 1 1 9 0 423
2019 210 17 3 160 2 0 4 0 396
2020 209 22 7 175 2 0 5 0 420
2021 163 11 5 169 1 0 4 0 353
2022 172 9 6 170 1 0 9 0 367
2023 167 10 4 164 1 0 6 0 352

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 Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 23.0 22.0 30.4
1989 485 28.0 17.3 43.9
1990 524 28.0 18.7 44.8
1991 548 28.0 19.5 42.9
1992 540 28.0 19.2 34.8
1993 541 32.0 16.9 41.6
1994 622 36.0 17.3 37.6
1995 583 36.0 16.2 36.9
1996 583 36.0 16.2 36.9
1997 614 35.0 17.5 37.8
1998 602 39.0 15.4 44.9
1999 606 39.0 15.5 47.4
2000 551 39.0 14.1 50.6
2001 463 39.0 11.9 55.9
2002 423 32.0 13.2 61.5
2003 423 32.0 13.2 61.5
2004 411 32.0 12.8 67.9
2005 412 32.0 12.9 73.3
2006 422 32.0 13.2 65.2
2007 411 n/a n/a 73.6
2008 306 28.5 10.7 61
2009 353 29.6 11.9 56.4
2010 351 28.9 12.1 51.9
2011 378 27.6 13.6 58.2
2012 433 30.2 14.3 52.7
2013 442 29.9 14.7 57
2014 467 32.0 14.5 56.3
2015 447 30.0 14.9 59.5
2016 439 30.0 14.6 99.3
2017 432 29.4 14.6 98.6
2018 423 28.8 14.6 98.8
2019 396 28.0 14.1 99.2
2020 420 31.0 13.5 99.3
2021 353 29.0 12.1 99.2
2022 367 30.0 12.2 99.2
2023 352 27.7 12.6 99.1

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 Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 23.0 22.0 30.4
1989 485 28.0 17.3 43.9
1990 524 28.0 18.7 44.8
1991 548 28.0 19.5 42.9
1992 540 28.0 19.2 34.8
1993 541 32.0 16.9 41.6
1994 622 36.0 17.3 37.6
1995 583 36.0 16.2 36.9
1996 583 36.0 16.2 36.9
1997 614 35.0 17.5 37.8
1998 602 39.0 15.4 44.9
1999 606 39.0 15.5 47.4
2000 551 39.0 14.1 50.6
2001 463 39.0 11.9 55.9
2002 423 32.0 13.2 61.5
2003 423 32.0 13.2 61.5
2004 411 32.0 12.8 67.9
2005 412 32.0 12.9 73.3
2006 422 32.0 13.2 65.2
2007 411 n/a n/a 73.6
2008 306 28.5 10.7 61
2009 353 29.6 11.9 56.4
2010 351 28.9 12.1 51.9
2011 378 27.6 13.6 58.2
2012 433 30.2 14.3 52.7
2013 442 29.9 14.7 57
2014 467 32.0 14.5 56.3
2015 447 30.0 14.9 59.5
2016 439 30.0 14.6 99.3
2017 432 29.4 14.6 98.6
2018 423 28.8 14.6 98.8
2019 396 28.0 14.1 99.2
2020 420 31.0 13.5 99.3
2021 353 29.0 12.1 99.2
2022 367 30.0 12.2 99.2
2023 352 27.7 12.6 99.1

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 Bradley Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $978 (8.5%) $10,555 (91.5%) $11,533

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradley Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 483rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 429th of 1502 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bradley Creek Elementary)76.872.7
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)69.468.1
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Bradley Creek Elementary)4248.1
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)61.653.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bradley Creek Elementary)68.373.5
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.365.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Bradley Creek Elementary)61.969.4
 7.5%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)63.464.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bradley Creek Elementary)73.363.8
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)67.666.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Bradley Creek Elementary)6047.8
 12.2%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)64.158
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Bradley Creek Elementary)81.373.9
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (New Hanover County Schools)8074.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students396352
 11.1%
African American1710
 41.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic160164
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White210167
 20.5%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%99.1%
 0.1%


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Bradley Creek Elementary ranks 432nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended Bradley Creek Elementary.

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

Middle : Roland-Grise Middle
High : John T Hoggard High

Students at Bradley Creek Elementary are 47% White, 47% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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