Bradford Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Bradford Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serving 560 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the highly-ranked Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked 25th out of 610 school districts in the state.

Bradford Heights Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with strong academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (69.8%), Science (86.9%), and English Language Arts (71.6%) were well above the state averages. While the school's performance is slightly lower than some other high-performing schools in the district, such as Brandywine-Wallace Elementary and Lionville Elementary, it still significantly outperforms the state as a whole.

One notable aspect of Bradford Heights Elementary School is its relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 19.82% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests the school may face fewer challenges in supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds, which could contribute to its strong academic performance. However, this also indicates the school may not be as diverse as some of its neighboring schools, such as Caln Elementary School and Reeceville Elementary School, which have much higher percentages of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1330 Romig Rd
       Downingtown, PA  19335-3627


(610) 269-6021

District: Downingtown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
245th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,609 Help


Students who attend Bradford Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Downingtown Middle School
    Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
High:    Downingtown High School West Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bradford Heights Elementary School ranks better than 83.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradford Heights Elementary School is 14, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradford Heights Elementary School is $15,609, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bradford Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradford Heights Elementary School 245th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bradford Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Downingtown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown Area School District 25th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bradford Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bradford Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.88 376th 1302 71.1%
2004 72.90 383rd 1308 70.7%
2005 77.18 262nd 1299 79.8%
2006 79.24 252nd 1545 83.7%
2007 71.15 452nd 1555 70.9%
2008 69.92 481st 1551 69.0%
2009 65.58 606th 1549 60.9%
2010 79.72 213th 1579 86.5%
2011 82.56 127th 1597 92.0%
2012 84.67 67th 1599 95.8%
2013 84.85 78th 1519 94.9%
2014 74.83 363rd 1467 75.3%
2015 84.85 165th 1474 88.8%
2016 81.27 253rd 1554 83.7%
2017 85.77 152nd 1547 90.2%
2018 84.82 168th 1530 89.0%
2019 83.37 207th 1544 86.6%
2021 88.90 101st 1433 93.0%
2022 84.69 205th 1534 86.6%
2023 76.42 345th 1534 77.5%
2024 81.97 245th 1526 83.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bradford Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.28 802nd 1414 43.3%
2024 64.95 491st 1432 65.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bradford Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.61 236th 1488 84.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bradford Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.18 241st 1043 76.9%
2024 63.65 305th 1084 71.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bradford Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.73 272nd 1495 81.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bradford Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.73 191st 454 57.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bradford Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.58 331st 1236 73.2%
2024 78.31 219th 1229 82.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, March 15, 2012

Open Quote I felt the teachers were not as helpful to students they perceived as less advantaged. The area around the school, and so the majority of its students, are affluent with, I assume, stay-at-home moms. Unfortunately, the boundaries of the school also cover some less-desirable neighborhoods with single-parent households and working mothers. The students from those neighborhoods are no less able or enthusiastic to learn, but I don't feel that the school supports their education to the same extent. I'm sorry to say that such an attitude exists, especially in a place that's centered around children, but that's the only way I can explain the poor treatment we experienced. I never would have come to that conclusion if I hadn't changed schools half-way through my child's elementary education and had a radically different experience at the new school.

I was also surprised from the start at how little security is enforced. The main doors lead directly to the main hallway. Signs on the doors indicate that all visitors must sign in at the office and wear a visitor sticker, but at no point was I stopped and questioned on those occasions when I was rushing and skipped that process. At the school my children currently attend (in the same district) I cannot even enter the lobby without going through the office, which is always attended, and signing in.

On the up side, the principal is very hands-on and the kids adore him. The teachers were communicative, although politely, not enthusiastically so. The grounds around the school are beautiful and the facility is clean and well-maintained. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 1, 2011

Open Quote The teachers and aides are not only very good at working with children, but it shows how much they care about their students and how much they love their jobs in everything they do. They put so much time and effort into their preparation and the children benefit from their dedication.

The principal is available to the parents and knows the students by name. He dresses like the mascot on Halloween every year and goes to the class rooms and sings Happy Birthday to EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT on their special day. He is the perfect Elementary School Principal.

Everyone you come across is friendly and the facility is beautiful. My son is especially fond of the glass block floor on the second floor hallways. (You can see people walking from below.)

We have had a wonderful experience at Bradford Heights with our first child and look forward to continuing the tradition with our second. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bradford Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 515 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1992 519 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 538 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1994 564 11 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 586 17 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1996 586 17 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1997 603 47 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 501 46 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1999 482 53 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 450 54 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 436 47 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2002 379 49 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 379 49 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 384 44 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 379 30 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2006 388 32 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 401 35 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 406 29 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 451 23 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2010 441 27 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2011 451 19 11 13 0 0 1 0 495
2012 458 19 14 14 0 0 0 0 505
2013 432 22 16 25 0 0 5 0 500
2014 422 23 17 29 0 0 11 0 502
2015 414 26 20 38 0 0 15 0 513
2016 421 20 23 35 0 0 12 0 511
2017 428 16 28 26 0 0 16 0 514
2018 440 23 30 26 0 2 19 0 540
2019 492 19 29 35 1 2 16 0 594
2020 468 24 38 32 0 2 11 0 575
2021 436 22 28 37 0 2 16 0 541
2022 417 23 20 49 0 0 29 0 538
2023 421 22 23 53 0 2 39 0 560

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 528 28.5 18.5 n/a
1992 530 28.5 18.5 n/a
1993 548 25.0 21.9 n/a
1994 580 25.5 22.7 n/a
1995 609 29.3 20.8 n/a
1996 609 29.3 20.8 n/a
1997 659 29.3 22.5 n/a
1998 559 32.0 17.5 n/a
1999 546 31.0 17.6 n/a
2000 514 30.3 17.0 10.1
2001 490 30.0 16.3 9.4
2002 442 28.7 15.4 8.4
2003 442 28.7 15.4 8.4
2004 440 28.7 15.3 8
2005 423 28.7 14.7 8.7
2006 440 28.3 15.5 8.2
2007 456 29.0 15.7 8.1
2008 457 31.0 14.7 8.8
2009 499 34.1 14.6 8.6
2010 493 34.8 14.1 8.1
2011 495 34.6 14.3 5.5
2012 505 34.4 14.6 8.1
2013 500 32.6 15.3 11.8
2014 502 33.9 14.7 10
2015 513 37.0 13.8 13.3
2016 511 35.0 14.6 15.1
2017 514 34.5 14.8 15.6
2018 540 36.5 14.7 17.2
2019 594 39.8 14.9 15.5
2020 575 40.6 14.1 14.3
2021 541 39.9 13.5 16.5
2022 538 37.2 14.4 16.7
2023 560 39.7 14.0 19.8

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 528 28.5 18.5 n/a
1992 530 28.5 18.5 n/a
1993 548 25.0 21.9 n/a
1994 580 25.5 22.7 n/a
1995 609 29.3 20.8 n/a
1996 609 29.3 20.8 n/a
1997 659 29.3 22.5 n/a
1998 559 32.0 17.5 n/a
1999 546 31.0 17.6 n/a
2000 514 30.3 17.0 10.1
2001 490 30.0 16.3 9.4
2002 442 28.7 15.4 8.4
2003 442 28.7 15.4 8.4
2004 440 28.7 15.3 8
2005 423 28.7 14.7 8.7
2006 440 28.3 15.5 8.2
2007 456 29.0 15.7 8.1
2008 457 31.0 14.7 8.8
2009 499 34.1 14.6 8.6
2010 493 34.8 14.1 8.1
2011 495 34.6 14.3 5.5
2012 505 34.4 14.6 8.1
2013 500 32.6 15.3 11.8
2014 502 33.9 14.7 10
2015 513 37.0 13.8 13.3
2016 511 35.0 14.6 15.1
2017 514 34.5 14.8 15.6
2018 540 36.5 14.7 17.2
2019 594 39.8 14.9 15.5
2020 575 40.6 14.1 14.3
2021 541 39.9 13.5 16.5
2022 538 37.2 14.4 16.7
2023 560 39.7 14.0 19.8

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 Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $242 (1.8%) $12,871 (98.2%) $13,113
2020 $247 (1.8%) $13,216 (98.2%) $13,463
2021 $299 (2.0%) $14,722 (98.0%) $15,021
2022 $402 (2.6%) $15,207 (97.4%) $15,609

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradford Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 345th of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bradford Heights Elementary School)72.862
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Heights Elementary School)82.962.1
 20.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bradford Heights Elementary School)67.861.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bradford Heights Elementary School)90.886.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Heights Elementary School)7769.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bradford Heights Elementary School)69.959.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Heights Elementary School)88.576.2
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Bradford Heights Elementary School)70.361.2
 9.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bradford Heights Elementary School)90.886.4
 4.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bradford Heights Elementary School)83.369.2
 14.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students594560
 5.7%
African American1922
 15.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2923
 20.7%
Hispanic3553
 51.4%
Pacific Islander22
White492421
 14.4%
Two or More Races1639
 143.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.5%19.8%
 4.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Bradford Heights Elementary School.

Bradford Heights Elementary School ranks 245th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bradford Heights Elementary School are 75% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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