Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bradford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bradford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bradford Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bradford Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradford Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
91%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradford Elementary School's ranking?
Bradford Elementary School is ranked #466 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bradford Elementary School often compared to?
Bradford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?
313 students attend Bradford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bradford Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bradford Elementary School offer ?
Bradford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bradford Elementary School part of?
Bradford Elementary School is part of Bradford School District.
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