- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Littleton, CO
Bradford K8 South
Federal NCES profile for Bradford K8 South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480006164
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradford K8 South earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradford K8 South has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford K8 South ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480006164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bradford K8 South held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080480006164 · Littleton, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 16.9:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Bradford K8 South held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bradford K8 South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 371
Bradford K8 South
371 students
What this shows Bradford K8 South reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradford K8 South compares
Bradford K8 South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat 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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Bradford K8 South is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradford K8 South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradford K8 South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradford K8 South
How many students attend Bradford K8 South?
Bradford K8 South has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford K8 South?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford K8 South is 16.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradford K8 South?
5.2% of students at Bradford K8 South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradford K8 South?
The largest demographic group at Bradford K8 South is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford K8 South?
Bradford K8 South has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bradford K8 South rank among elementary schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford K8 South ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Bradford K8 South, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.