Enrollment
1,566
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, NC
Bradford Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Bradford Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370035603329Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradford Preparatory School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #42 of 70
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 1,566
- students enrolled
Bradford Preparatory School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford Preparatory School ranks #42 of 70 schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Bradford Preparatory School · North Carolina
NCES ID 370035603329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bradford Preparatory School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bradford Preparatory School
Bradford Preparatory School is a large charter combined-grade school in Charlotte, North Carolina, enrolling 1,566 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,566 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bradford Preparatory School spends $8,322 per pupil, 31% below the North Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Charlotte's public schools, it stands alongside Sugar Creek Charter (1,591 students): Bradford Preparatory School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 30:1).
Bradford Preparatory School is a single-school charter district, so Bradford Preparatory School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,566 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in North Carolina, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bradford Preparatory School compares
Bradford Preparatory School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,566 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,566
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Bradford Preparatory School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bradford Preparatory School, which includes Bradford Preparatory School.
$8,322
Per student
-31%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 62.3%
Federal 4.9%
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.
Similar other schools in Charlotte
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sugar Creek Charter
Standard public school
1,591 students 30:1 students per teacher
Corvian Community School
Standard public school
1,376 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest School of the Arts
Standard public school
993 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Day School
Standard public school
882 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
854 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Idlewild Elementary
Standard public school
850 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bradford Preparatory School
How many students attend Bradford Preparatory School?
Bradford Preparatory School has 1,566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlotte, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Preparatory School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradford Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Bradford Preparatory School is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford Preparatory School?
Bradford Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bradford Preparatory School rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford Preparatory School ranks #42 of 70 schools in Charlotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlotte on the city page.
Is Bradford Preparatory School a good school?
Bradford Preparatory School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bradford Preparatory School?
None; Bradford Preparatory School is a single-school charter district, and Bradford Preparatory School is its only campus.
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