Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bradford K8 South ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Bradford K8 South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Bradford K8 South's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Bradford K8 South ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradford K8 South 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Bradford K8 South is ranked #164 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bradford K8 South often compared to?
Bradford K8 Southis often viewed alongside schools like Ute Meadows Elementary School, Shaffer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bradford K8 South?
402 students attend Bradford K8 South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bradford K8 South students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradford K8 South?
Bradford K8 South has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bradford K8 South offer ?
Bradford K8 South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bradford K8 South part of?
Bradford K8 South is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Bradford K8 South located?
Bradford K8 South is located in the Valley Traditions neighborhood of Littleton, CO.
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View the Bradford K8 South below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
THANKSGIVING BREAK- NO SCHOOL
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK- NO SCHOOL
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- EARLY RELEASE
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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