Serving 72 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bradford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
1%
9%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?
72 students attend Bradford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bradford Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bradford Elementary School offer ?
Bradford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bradford Elementary School part of?
Bradford Elementary School is part of Westerly School District.
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