Enrollment
311
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470139000606
Bradford Elementary — Bradford, TN
Federal NCES profile for Bradford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bradford Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bradford Elementary reports 311 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 1.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bradford spends $12,160 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.1% from local sources (property taxes), 54.5% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bradford Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,160
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 311 Top 25% in Tennessee — larger than 75% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470139000606
Student demographics
White 87.5%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 1.0%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bradford, which includes Bradford Elementary.
$12,160
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Similar other schools in Bradford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bradford Elementary
How many students attend Bradford Elementary?
Bradford Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bradford, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary is 13:1, which is 17% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bradford Elementary is White at 87.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bradford, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford Elementary?
Bradford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.