Bradford Elementary School

136 Highway 45 S
Bradford, TN 38316
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bradford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bradford Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
Red and White
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bradford Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradford Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#453 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
40-44%
34%
40-44%
37%
40-44%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
5%
20%
White
87%
57%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bradford Elementary School's ranking?
Bradford Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bradford Elementary School often compared to?
Bradford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?
311 students attend Bradford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bradford Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Bradford Elementary School offer ?
Bradford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bradford Elementary School part of?
Bradford Elementary School is part of Bradford School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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