Bradford Elementary School

136 Highway 45 S
Bradford, TN 38316
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bradford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Bradford Elementary School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
326 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Bradford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradford Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
#259 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
28%
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35-39%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
13%
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Black
4%
21%
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White
93%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #259 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?
326 students attend Bradford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bradford Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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