- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bradley, AR
Bradley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bradley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050006800108
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradley Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 166
- students enrolled
Bradley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Emerson-Taylor School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050006800108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bradley Elementary School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 050006800108 · Bradley, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor Elementary School (341 students)
Bradley Elementary School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bradley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor Element
Taylor Elementary School
341 students
- Taylor High Sc
Taylor High School
264 students
- Emerson Elemen
Emerson Elementary School
226 students
- This school
Bradley Elementary School
166 students
- Bradley High S
Bradley High School
147 students
- Emerson High S 136
Emerson High School
136 students
What this shows Bradley Elementary School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradley Elementary School compares
Bradley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 77% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,503
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Bradley Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emerson-Taylor School District reports $11,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradley Elementary School
How many students attend Bradley Elementary School?
Bradley Elementary School has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bradley, AR. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradley Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Bradley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bradley Elementary School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Bradley, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley Elementary School?
Bradley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Emerson-Taylor School District?
Besides Bradley Elementary School, Emerson-Taylor School District also operates Taylor Elementary School (341 students), Taylor High School (264 students), and Emerson Elementary School (226 students). See the Emerson-Taylor School District district page for the complete list.