- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Derby, CT
Bradley School
Federal NCES profile for Bradley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090111000174
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradley School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradley School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Derby, CT.
School address
District: Derby School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090111000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bradley School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090111000174 · Derby, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 10.6:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (360 students)
Bradley School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bradley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Derby High Sch
Derby High School
360 students
- Irving School
Irving School
322 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle School
300 students
- This school
Bradley School
244 students
- Little Raiders 63
Little Raiders University
63 students
What this shows Bradley School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradley School compares
Bradley School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$27,538
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 33.2%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Bradley School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Derby School District reports $27,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Raiders University | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Derby
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradley School
How many students attend Bradley School?
Bradley School has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Derby, CT. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Bradley School?
46.0% of students at Bradley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradley School?
The largest demographic group at Bradley School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment, in Derby, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley School?
Bradley School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Bradley School rank among public schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Derby, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Derby on the city page.
What other schools are in Derby School District?
Besides Bradley School, Derby School District also operates Derby High School (360 students), Irving School (322 students), and Derby Middle School (300 students). See the Derby School District district page for the complete list.