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Bradford Elementary School

Bradford Elementary School rates 7.8, among the strongest elementary schools in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, where the rated median is 6.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.8this school

7.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and median is 6.8.

#357 of 1,829 schools in Colorado · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and: 20 elementary schools rated, median 6.8

The brief

A Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 357 of 1,829 schools in Colorado and 4 of 33 in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and.

Bradford Elementary School is listed in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math21%20 points below the Colorado average of 41%2026 CMAS
Reading23%21 points below the Colorado average of 44%2026 CMAS
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 22% in 2026.2026 CMAS; 36 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.9
50% of the rating
Academics
5.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 CMAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 CMAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 CMAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 CMAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 81001; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Bradford Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$47,086
Median home value
$208,400
Median rent
$1,027/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
23.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
43
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,320/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Pueblo. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Pueblo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
93.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 8.3Compare →
  2. Bradford Elementary Schoolthis school
    7.8
  3. 7.6Compare →
  4. 6.9Compare →
  5. 6.7Compare →
  6. 5.2Compare →
  7. 4.9Compare →
  8. 4.6Compare →
  9. 2.9Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Bradford Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Bradford Elementary School serve?

Bradford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?

Bradford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School is 14.7:1. 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 CO?

Bradford Elementary School ranks #357 of 1,829 schools in CO.

What is Bradford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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?

93.2% 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
280
Student-teacher ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pueblo County
Rank in district
#4 of 33
Schools in district
35
District spending per student
$13,501
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 81001)
31,448
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
35.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.