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Bradford Elementary School

740 Railroad Ave, Bradford, OH 45308 · (937) 448-2811 · Darke County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL269 STUDENTS
Enrollment
269
Elementary
DISTRICT 257 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
17
Kindergarten
58
Grade 1
38
Grade 2
37
Grade 3
42
Grade 4
38
Grade 5
39
Student demographics
White
25996%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 8%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 17%
Two+
73%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12647%
Female
14353%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Bradford Elementary SchoolBradford High School
Based on grade levels within Bradford Exempted Village. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
61.2%
OH avg 59.8% . -0.6pp since 2021
Math
66.1%
OH avg 56.1% . +10.5pp since 2021

What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 61 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 66 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are up about 10 points.

Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
269
+31 (+13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 15.7:1
% White
96%
was 99%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Bradford Elementary School

Set in Bradford, Ohio, Bradford Elementary School is a tight-knit elementary-level community, overseen by Bradford Exempted Village. It caters to 269 students across grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 33% smaller than the typical public school in Ohio, which averages around 404 students.

Bradford Elementary School is one of 2 schools operated by Bradford Exempted Village, a district that hosts 513 students overall.

Demographically, Bradford Elementary School records that 96% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Darke County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Bradford Elementary School has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.8:1. The state averages around 17.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Darke County indicate median household earnings sit near $64,486, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bradford Elementary School is one of 24 public schools in Darke County (combined enrollment of about 7,993 students).

The closest other public school is Bradford High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Five-year trend. Bradford Elementary School's enrollment has rose 13% since 2018, when it stood at 238 (now 269).

On this page, members of the Bradford Elementary School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Darke County at a glance

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Population
51,594
Census ACS
Median income
$64,486
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
7,993 students

Quick facts

School name
Bradford Elementary School
District
Bradford Exempted Village
Address
740 Railroad Ave, Bradford, OH 45308
Phone
(937) 448-2811
County
Darke County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
269
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390452202127
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Bradford Exempted Village
Other schools in Bradford
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Frequently asked questions

About Bradford Elementary School
How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School enrolls approximately 269 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Bradford Elementary School serve?
Bradford Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School is approximately 14.8:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Bradford Elementary School?
At Bradford Elementary School, the student body is approximately 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School is overseen by Bradford Exempted Village in Darke County.
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