Very Good
#390 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 21% in state
Bradford K8 South
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Littleton, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 WHITE OAK DRIVE, Littleton, CO 80127
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bradford K8 South score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bradford K8 South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littleton), 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
$137,753
Median home value
$663,900
Median rent
$2,102/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ute Meadows Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Foothills Christian Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Collegiate Academy of ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Shaffer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 529 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #37 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bradford K8 South is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bradford K8 South
Bradford K8 South is a public elementary school in Littleton, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bradford K8 South
What grades does Bradford K8 South serve?
Bradford K8 South serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Bradford K8 South?
Bradford K8 South has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford K8 South?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford K8 South is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bradford K8 South rank in CO?
Bradford K8 South ranks #390 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bradford K8 South's MySchoolScout rating?
Bradford K8 South 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 K8 South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford K8 South has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bradford K8 South a charter school?
No, Bradford K8 South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bradford K8 South a Title I school?
No, Bradford K8 South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bradford K8 South?
6.2% of students at Bradford K8 South 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (303) 982-3480
- Area population (ZIP 80127)
- 43,826
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 80127; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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