- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradford, AR
Bradford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bradford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050348000106
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradford Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 249
- students enrolled
Bradford Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bradford School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050348000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Bradford Elementary School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 050348000106 · Bradford, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradford High School (185 students)
Bradford Elementary School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-16.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Bradford Elementary School compares
Bradford Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 57% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,465
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Bradford Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bradford School District reports $11,465 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradford Elementary School
How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradford, AR. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradford Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Bradford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bradford Elementary School is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Bradford, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bradford School District?
Besides Bradford Elementary School, Bradford School District also operates Bradford High School (185 students). See the Bradford School District district page for the complete list.