At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
340.5
Bradford Elementary School: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Bradford Elementary School
Bradford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Pueblo. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and. NCES reports 252 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.2%) and White (15.9%). English learners represent 13.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bradford Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.03 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.03
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.9%
- Hispanic80.2%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
250 reported students
Eva R Baca Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
250 reported students
Bessemer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
248 reported students
Beulah Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
264 reported students
South Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
273 reported students
Highland Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
276 reported students
Public schools near Bradford Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School of Discovery Elementary · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 285 | 0.6 mi |
| Fountain International Magnet School Elementary · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–03 | 276 | 0.7 mi |
| Franklin School of Innovation Elementary · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | KG–05 | 346 | 1.6 mi |
| Eva R Baca Elementary School Elementary · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | PK–05 | 250 | 1.9 mi |
| Pueblo School for Arts & Sciences at Fulton Heights Elementary · Charter · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | KG–08 | 221 | 2 mi |
| Nettie S Freed K-8 Expeditionary School Elementary · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | KG–08 | 425 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bradford Elementary School
What grades does Bradford Elementary School serve?
Bradford Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and.
How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School reported 252 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 242 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 252 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bradford Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bradford Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bradford Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bradford Elementary School in?
Bradford Elementary School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and, based in Pueblo, CO, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bradford Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Park View School of Discovery (0.6 mi), Fountain International Magnet School (0.7 mi), Franklin School of Innovation (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.