Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bradford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bradford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bradford Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bradford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradford Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1573 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
14%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradford Elementary School's ranking?
Bradford Elementary School is ranked #1573 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bradford Elementary School often compared to?
Bradford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin School Of Innovation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?
301 students attend Bradford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bradford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bradford Elementary School offer ?
Bradford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bradford Elementary School part of?
Bradford Elementary School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
In what neighborhood is Bradford Elementary School located?
Bradford Elementary School is located in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Pueblo, CO.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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