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#885 of 1,036 schools in AR

Bradford Elementary School

Elementary School · Bradford School District · Bradford, AR

An elementary school in Bradford, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

P O BOX 60, Bradford, AR 72020

  • Math 21% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$11,465
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Students at Bradford Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 61 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

106.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bradford Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,240/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,079

Median home value

$89,400

Median rent

$597/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.8 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bradford School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,465NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bradford Elementary School is listed in BRADFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradford Elementary School

Bradford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradford, AR, part of Bradford School District, serving approximately 230 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #885 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradford Elementary School

What grades does Bradford Elementary School serve?

Bradford Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?

Bradford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradford Elementary School rank in AR?

Bradford Elementary School ranks #885 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Bradford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bradford Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bradford Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bradford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bradford Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bradford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bradford Elementary School?

106.1% of students at Bradford Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
White County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%
Area population (ZIP 72020)
3,126
Area average commute
39.3 min
Area median age
48.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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