Bransford Elementary

Bransford Elementary is a PK-5 school in Colleyville, TX, serving 454 students within the highly-rated Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top 13% of Texas.

Bransford is a solid, above-average school with a notable strength: it excels at supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in the 96th percentile for this group. However, it currently faces challenges compared to its immediate district peers. While Bransford ranks in the 84th percentile statewide, nearby schools like Taylor Elementary, Glenhope Elementary, and Colleyville Elementary all rank in the top 3% of the state. This gap suggests that while Bransford is a good school, it is not performing at the same elite level as its neighbors. The school also shows a persistent gender gap, with male students outperforming female students by a significant margin, and struggles to challenge its Gifted and Talented students, who rank in only the 44th percentile. Additionally, 5th-grade science scores have declined sharply over the past three years, a trend worth monitoring.

Despite these challenges, Bransford’s success with its most vulnerable students is a clear strength to build upon. The school’s per-student spending ($10,611) and student-teacher ratio (15.8) are average for the area, indicating that its relative underperformance compared to district peers is not due to a lack of funding or larger class sizes. For parents, Bransford offers a strong foundation, particularly for students who may need extra support, but those seeking a more uniformly high-performing environment might also consider its top-ranked district neighbors.