Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kearsarge Regional Elementary School serves the southwest part of Bradford, NH, covering an area of approximately 73.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford's student population of 177 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford ranks within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 455 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
96%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford's ranking?
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford is ranked #131 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford often compared to?
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradfordis often viewed alongside schools like Simonds 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 42% NH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford?
177 students attend Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford?
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford offer ?
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford part of?
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford is part of Kearsarge Regional School District.
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