John Sherman Bradfield Elementary School is a public primary school located at 4300 Southern Avenue, Highland Park, Texas, United States. The school, a part of the Highland Park Independent School District, serves pre-K through fourth grade. The school serves sections of Highland Park and University Park.
Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bradfield Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Bradfield Elementary serves the southwest part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bradfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bradfield Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve!
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Bradfield Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradfield Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
7%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
80%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
23%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradfield Elementary School's ranking?
Bradfield Elementary School is ranked #47 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bradfield Elementary School often compared to?
Bradfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armstrong Elementary School, University Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bradfield Elementary School?
578 students attend Bradfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bradfield Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bradfield Elementary School?
Bradfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bradfield Elementary School offer ?
Bradfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bradfield Elementary School part of?
Bradfield Elementary School is part of Highland Park Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bradfield Elementary School located?
Bradfield Elementary School is located in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 7 other public schools located in Park Cities.
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