- Enrollment
- 2,985
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Angelo, TX
Bradford El
Federal NCES profile for Bradford El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483870004301
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradford El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 18
- schools in San Angelo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradford El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford El ranks #12 of 18 schools in San Angelo, TX.
School address
District: San Angelo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483870004301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Bradford El held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 483870004301 · San Angelo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 16.2:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central H S (2,985 students)
Bradford El held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bradford El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central H S
Central H S
2,985 students
- Glenn Middle
Glenn Middle
1,260 students
- Lake View H S 1,072
Lake View H S
1,072 students
- Lone Star Midd 790
Lone Star Middle
790 students
- Lincoln Middle 781
Lincoln Middle
781 students
- This school 453
Bradford El
453 students
What this shows Bradford El reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradford El compares
Bradford 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,684
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
White 8.6%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Bradford El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Angelo Isd reports $10,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradford El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradford El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradford El
How many students attend Bradford El?
Bradford El has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Angelo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradford El?
83.5% of students at Bradford El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradford El?
The largest demographic group at Bradford El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in San Angelo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford El?
Bradford El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bradford El rank among schools in San Angelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford El ranks #12 of 18 schools in San Angelo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Angelo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Angelo Isd?
Besides Bradford El, San Angelo Isd also operates Central H S (2,985 students), Glenn Middle (1,260 students), and Lake View H S (1,072 students). See the San Angelo Isd district page for the complete list.