Enrollment
408
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Adelanto, CA
Donald F. Bradach Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donald F. Bradach Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060171007613
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald F. Bradach Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Adelanto · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald F. Bradach Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald F. Bradach Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Adelanto, CA.
School address
District: Adelanto Elementary · California
NCES ID 060171007613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald F. Bradach Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donald F. Bradach Elementary
Donald F. Bradach Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Adelanto, California, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,920 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,145.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Adelanto's elementary schools, it stands alongside George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle (685 students): Donald F. Bradach Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 25.4:1).
Adelanto Elementary also operates Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students) and Columbia Middle (754 students) alongside Donald F. Bradach Elementary.
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 Donald F. Bradach Elementary compares
Donald F. Bradach Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
70.8%
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
$16,932
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 9.3%
White 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Donald F. Bradach Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adelanto Elementary, which includes Donald F. Bradach Elementary.
$16,932
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.2%
State 67.6%
Federal 20.2%
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.
How Donald F. Bradach Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melva Davis Academy of Excellence | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Linda Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Kincaid Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald F. Bradach Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Adelanto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
Standard public school
685 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Victoria Magathan Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Eagle Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Theodore Vick Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Park Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
345 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Donald F. Bradach Elementary
How many students attend Donald F. Bradach Elementary?
Donald F. Bradach Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Adelanto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald F. Bradach Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald F. Bradach Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald F. Bradach Elementary?
71.5% of students at Donald F. Bradach Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald F. Bradach Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donald F. Bradach Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Adelanto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald F. Bradach Elementary?
Donald F. Bradach Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Donald F. Bradach Elementary rank among elementary schools in Adelanto?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald F. Bradach Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Adelanto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Adelanto on the city page.
Is Donald F. Bradach Elementary a good school?
Donald F. Bradach Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. 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 Adelanto Elementary?
Besides Donald F. Bradach Elementary, Adelanto Elementary also operates Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students), Columbia Middle (754 students), and Mesa Linda Middle (735 students). See the Adelanto Elementary district page for the complete list.
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