Bradley Elementary School

3032 Pinebelt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bradley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bradley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Bradley Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bradley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradley Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#838 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bradley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bradley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bradley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bradley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bradley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
77%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bradley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bradley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bradley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Bradley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bradley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bradley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bradley Elementary School's ranking?
Bradley Elementary School is ranked #838 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bradley Elementary School often compared to?
Bradley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Satchel Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bradley Elementary School?
437 students attend Bradley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bradley Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradley Elementary School?
Bradley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bradley Elementary School offer ?
Bradley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bradley Elementary School part of?
Bradley Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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