- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Bradfield El
Federal NCES profile for Bradfield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034002010
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradfield El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #20 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradfield El has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradfield El ranks #20 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Bradfield El held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 482034002010 · Garland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 18.1:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Bradfield El held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bradfield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 525
Bradfield El
525 students
What this shows Bradfield El reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradfield El compares
Bradfield El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
Asian 5.7%
African American 3.0%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Bradfield El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradfield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradfield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bradfield El
How many students attend Bradfield El?
Bradfield El has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradfield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradfield El is 18.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradfield El?
91.2% of students at Bradfield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradfield El?
The largest demographic group at Bradfield El is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradfield El?
Bradfield El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bradfield El rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradfield El ranks #20 of 39 schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Bradfield El, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.