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Bradford Elementary School

Summary:

Bradford Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 385 students. The school is part of the Montclair Public School District, which is ranked 158 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bradford Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a current ranking of 224 out of 1,338 schools. The school's performance on NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) tests is impressive, with students scoring significantly higher than the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.7% of 4th-grade students at Bradford Elementary were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 50.8%. Bradford Elementary also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, white students, and special education students.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Montclair Public School District, such as Edgemont Elementary and Watchung Elementary, Bradford Elementary consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures, suggesting a high-quality educational program. The school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and favorable student-teacher ratio may also contribute to its academic success, as these factors can positively impact student engagement and learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 87 Mt Hebron Rd
       Upper Montclair, NJ  07042

(973) 509-4155

District: Montclair Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,293 Help


Students who attend Bradford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Buzz Aldrin Middle School
    Glenfield Middle School
    Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
High:    Montclair High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.4%
Two or more races:
16.0%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.1% Help


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Compare Details Bradford Elementary School ranks better than 83.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Montclair Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.8. (See more...)
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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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Compare Details Student population at Bradford Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.4%), two or more races (16%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Montclair Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School is 9.7, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Montclair Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradford Elementary School is $13,293, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Montclair Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bradford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradford Elementary School 224th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Bradford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Montclair Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montclair Public School District 158th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bradford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.03 458th 1204 62.0%
2004 73.28 370th 1298 71.5%
2005 60.96 667th 1303 48.8%
2006 57.03 748th 1314 43.1%
2007 67.81 535th 1329 59.7%
2008 77.41 250th 1338 81.3%
2009 70.13 471st 1346 65.0%
2010 73.04 384th 1354 71.6%
2011 76.69 312th 1360 77.1%
2012 81.42 178th 1363 86.9%
2013 82.21 174th 1367 87.3%
2014 79.37 262nd 1363 80.8%
2015 88.09 139th 1357 89.8%
2016 80.60 257th 1346 80.9%
2017 73.32 399th 1352 70.5%
2018 65.06 519th 1353 61.6%
2019 71.31 424th 1360 68.8%
2021 78.78 242nd 1317 81.6%
2022 77.18 331st 1345 75.4%
2023 79.94 274th 1342 79.6%
2024 83.80 224th 1338 83.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.52 407th 1001 59.3%
2019 64.69 298th 1007 70.4%
2021 86.20 65th 868 92.5%
2022 77.94 145th 949 84.7%
2023 86.21 93rd 958 90.3%
2024 86.22 92nd 989 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.81 415th 1333 68.9%
2019 82.72 195th 1331 85.3%
2021 84.47 159th 1290 87.7%
2022 79.21 279th 1326 79.0%
2023 81.36 239th 1318 81.9%
2024 75.55 331st 1317 74.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.21 561st 1334 57.9%
2019 60.29 543rd 1335 59.3%
2021 71.44 314th 1297 75.8%
2022 74.04 335th 1324 74.7%
2023 76.76 295th 1315 77.6%
2024 86.79 160th 1313 87.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.98 223rd 370 39.7%
2019 71.98 89th 370 75.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.98 82nd 517 84.1%
2019 65.83 144th 522 72.4%
2021 90.65 21st 456 95.4%
2023 65.03 129th 463 72.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.04 301st 870 65.4%
2024 75.62 182nd 989 81.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.40 363rd 1022 64.5%
2019 75.38 195th 1023 80.9%
2021 73.06 197th 964 79.6%
2022 75.41 214th 976 78.1%
2023 82.88 121st 975 87.6%
2024 85.18 89th 963 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Open Quote Wonderful school. Qualified principal and staff. Our son is in his 4th year and zero complaints, only praise. Close Quote



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 156 145 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1989 159 155 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1990 162 178 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 133 162 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1992 124 154 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 120 162 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 171 152 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1995 168 190 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 168 190 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 165 153 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 179 136 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2000 185 150 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2001 197 142 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2002 195 141 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 195 141 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 207 147 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 204 113 15 29 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 216 145 22 31 13 n/a n/a 0 427
2007 236 146 25 34 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 269 125 45 34 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 288 190 10 10 0 0 0 0 498
2010 295 112 51 30 1 0 0 0 489
2011 299 91 35 34 0 7 4 0 470
2012 296 86 35 34 0 3 2 0 456
2013 290 84 40 35 0 1 0 0 450
2014 284 72 29 31 0 0 23 0 439
2015 290 61 30 35 0 0 22 0 438
2016 271 61 35 39 0 0 25 0 431
2017 263 63 37 36 0 0 27 0 426
2018 262 59 40 36 0 0 33 0 430
2019 254 60 46 39 0 0 37 0 436
2020 250 46 35 41 0 0 41 0 413
2021 215 52 33 35 0 0 54 0 389
2022 190 48 27 37 0 0 54 1 357
2023 207 49 28 45 0 0 56 0 385
2024 204 40 26 45 0 0 60 0 375

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 320 17.0 18.8 n/a
1989 330 17.0 19.4 n/a
1990 349 18.0 19.3 17.2
1991 310 17.0 18.2 15.5
1992 294 16.0 18.3 16.3
1993 302 16.0 18.9 17.5
1994 342 18.0 19.0 21.1
1995 373 20.0 18.7 20.6
1996 373 20.0 18.7 20.6
1998 337 19.5 17.3 24.6
1999 329 19.1 17.2 16.7
2000 353 21.1 16.7 19.3
2001 362 21.4 16.9 20.4
2002 351 21.7 16.2 16.8
2003 351 21.7 16.2 16.8
2004 360 24.7 14.6 17.5
2005 361 24.7 14.6 n/a
2006 427 29.2 14.6 21.3
2007 443 28.0 15.8 17.8
2008 474 27.0 17.6 15.8
2009 498 49.8 7.0 13.9
2010 489 27.0 18.1 11.5
2011 470 28.0 16.7 0
2012 456 n/a n/a 7.2
2013 450 30.0 15.0 8.4
2014 439 29.0 15.1 8.4
2015 438 37.0 11.8 9.4
2016 431 35.0 12.3 11.8
2017 426 36.5 11.6 12.2
2018 430 34.5 12.4 10.2
2019 436 35.5 12.2 8.7
2020 413 37.5 11.0 9.2
2021 389 34.5 11.2 8.5
2022 357 34.5 10.3 10.1
2023 385 37.5 10.2 9.1
2024 375 38.5 9.7 6.1

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 Bradford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 17.0 18.8 n/a
1989 330 17.0 19.4 n/a
1990 349 18.0 19.3 17.2
1991 310 17.0 18.2 15.5
1992 294 16.0 18.3 16.3
1993 302 16.0 18.9 17.5
1994 342 18.0 19.0 21.1
1995 373 20.0 18.7 20.6
1996 373 20.0 18.7 20.6
1998 337 19.5 17.3 24.6
1999 329 19.1 17.2 16.7
2000 353 21.1 16.7 19.3
2001 362 21.4 16.9 20.4
2002 351 21.7 16.2 16.8
2003 351 21.7 16.2 16.8
2004 360 24.7 14.6 17.5
2005 361 24.7 14.6 n/a
2006 427 29.2 14.6 21.3
2007 443 28.0 15.8 17.8
2008 474 27.0 17.6 15.8
2009 498 49.8 7.0 13.9
2010 489 27.0 18.1 11.5
2011 470 28.0 16.7 0
2012 456 n/a n/a 7.2
2013 450 30.0 15.0 8.4
2014 439 29.0 15.1 8.4
2015 438 37.0 11.8 9.4
2016 431 35.0 12.3 11.8
2017 426 36.5 11.6 12.2
2018 430 34.5 12.4 10.2
2019 436 35.5 12.2 8.7
2020 413 37.5 11.0 9.2
2021 389 34.5 11.2 8.5
2022 357 34.5 10.3 10.1
2023 385 37.5 10.2 9.1
2024 375 38.5 9.7 6.1

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 Bradford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $53 (0.4%) $13,240 (99.6%) $13,293

Data source: New Jersey 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 424th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 274th of 1342 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Elementary School)64.564.5
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montclair Public School District)63.162
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bradford Elementary School)80.667.7
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Montclair Public School District)68.964
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Elementary School)60.370.1
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Montclair Public School District)68.672
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bradford Elementary School)63.275.4
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Montclair Public School District)64.363.3
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Elementary School)65.663.5
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Montclair Public School District)70.478.9
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bradford Elementary School)62.560.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Montclair Public School District)60.262.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students436385
 11.7%
African American6049
 18.3%
American Indian00
Asian4628
 39.1%
Hispanic3945
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White254207
 18.5%
Two or More Races3756
 51.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.7%9.1%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bradford Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Bradford Elementary School.

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

Middle : Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Middle : Glenfield Middle School
Middle : Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building
High : Montclair High School

Students at Bradford Elementary School are 54% White, 16% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% Asian.

Bradford Elementary School ranks 224th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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