- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Upper Montclair, NJ
Bradford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bradford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341056002168
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradford Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Upper Montclair · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradford Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Upper Montclair, NJ.
School address
District: Montclair Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341056002168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bradford Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341056002168 · Upper Montclair, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 10.5:1 · 8.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Montclair High School (1,925 students)
Bradford Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bradford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montclair High
Montclair High School
1,925 students
- Hillside Eleme 684
Hillside Elementary School
684 students
- Buzz Aldrin Mi 618
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
618 students
- Glenfield Midd 512
Glenfield Middle School
512 students
- Charles H. Bul 438
Charles H. Bullock School
438 students
- This school 388
Bradford Elementary School
388 students
What this shows Bradford Elementary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradford Elementary School compares
Bradford Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 71% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 10.1%
Asian 6.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Bradford Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Montclair Public School District reports $26,536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Bullock School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradford Elementary School
How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Upper Montclair, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradford Elementary School?
8.6% of students at Bradford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bradford Elementary School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Upper Montclair, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Upper Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Upper Montclair, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montclair Public School District?
Besides Bradford Elementary School, Montclair Public School District also operates Montclair High School (1,925 students), Hillside Elementary School (684 students), and Buzz Aldrin Middle School (618 students). See the Montclair Public School District district page for the complete list.