Bradford Elementary School

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Bradford Elementary School ranks 49 th of 133 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bradford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 240 students in grades PK-6 in Bradford, Vermont. It is part of the Oxbow Unified Union School District #91, which is ranked 21 out of 72 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bradford Elementary School has consistently outperformed the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 61.9% compared to the state average of 48%, and its 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 66.67% compared to the state average of 35%. The school's performance in ELA and Mathematics has been relatively strong, with several grade levels exceeding the state averages by a significant margin. However, the school's ranking for male students has been more variable, ranging from 15th out of 46 schools in 2022-2023 to 33rd out of 56 schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Bradford Elementary School's performance is generally stronger than First Branch Elementary School, but lags behind the highly-ranked Newton School. The school has also experienced a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 32.91% in 2022-2023 to 55.83% in 2023-2024, which may be a contributing factor to its academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

143 Fairground Road
Bradford, VT 05033-0328

(802) 222-4077

District: Oxbow Unified Union School District #91

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 133 Vermont Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bradford Elementary School ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.98. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bradford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradford Elementary School 49^th of 133 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Bradford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Oxbow Unified Union School District #91:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxbow Unified Union School District #91 21^st of 72 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bradford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bradford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	35.90	99^th	148	33.1%
2022	38.06	78^th	133	41.4%
2023	59.15	41^st	113	63.7%
2024	56.98	49^th	133	63.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bradford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.41	19^th	44	56.8%
2022	40.59	24^th	38	36.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Bradford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	41.86	38^th	66	42.4%
2022	39.68	33^rd	61	45.9%
2023	54.69	19^th	44	56.8%
2024	69.03	18^th	55	67.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Bradford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	31.73	45^th	67	32.8%
2022	51.60	28^th	62	54.8%
2023	63.47	15^th	46	67.4%
2024	35.27	33^rd	56	41.1%

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Rank History for White students at Bradford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	34.59	101^st	147	31.3%
2022	38.69	89^th	145	38.6%
2023	45.49	68^th	133	48.9%
2024	55.64	62^nd	142	56.3%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Bradford Elementary School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	263	1	10	0	0	274
2021	243	0	7	2	0	252
2022	228	0	6	2	3	239
2023	220	0	7	3	4	234
2024	226	0	7	3	4	240

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bradford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	274	18.0	15.2	37.6
2021	252	18.6	13.5	37.3
2022	239	18.6	12.8	42.7
2023	234	18.6	12.5	32.9
2024	240	21.6	11.1	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bradford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	274	18.0	15.2	37.6
2021	252	18.6	13.5	37.3
2022	239	18.6	12.8	42.7
2023	234	18.6	12.5	32.9
2024	240	21.6	11.1	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2024)						VTCAP Mathematics (2024)						VTCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bradford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	143 Fairground Road	Bradford	05033	Orange County	Oxbow Unified Union School District #91	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 222-4077	240	22	11.1	55.8%	226 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	57	49^th of 133 public elementary schools	63.2%		59.2	41^st of 113 public elementary schools	63.7%	8	61.9	51.7	54.8	55.6			66.7	34.5	35.5	37.0			40.6
Newbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	214 Pulaski Street	Newbury	05051	Orange County	Oxbow Unified Union School District #91	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 866-5621	101	13	7.8	61.4%	100 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Samuel Morey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 School Street	Fairlee	05045	Orange County	Rivendell Interstate School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 333-9755	112	9	12.8	27.7%	109 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)														$12,582	$162	$12,420
Waits River Valley Union School	Public	PK, KG-8	6 Waits River Valley Road	East Corinth	05040	Orange County	Waits River Union High District #36	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 439-5534	272	27	10.0	61.0%	261 (96.0%)	4 (1.5%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	27.6	105^th of 133 public elementary schools	21.1%		44.1	60^th of 113 public elementary schools	46.9%	45	40.0		30.0			36.7	36.0		13.3		25.8	16.7		$11,044	$728	$10,316
Westshire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	744 VT Route 113	West Fairlee	05083	Orange County	Rivendell Interstate School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 333-4668	68	9	7.8	60.3%	65 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)														$19,352	$250	$19,102
Thetford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2689 Route 113	Thetford	05074	Orange County	Thetford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 785-2426	189	20	9.4	31.7%	178 (94.2%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	55.1	56^th of 133 public elementary schools	57.9%		70.5	28^th of 113 public elementary schools	75.2%	28	33.3	57.1	72.7	68.2			25.0	21.4	50.0	50.0				$12,254	$283	$11,971
Newton School	Public	PK, KG-8	243 VT Route 132	South Strafford	05070	Orange County	Strafford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 765-4351	130	12	11.2	33.8%	117 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	90.8	5^th of 133 public elementary schools	96.2%		92	2^nd of 113 public elementary schools	98.2%	3	81.8	64.3			84.6		72.7	57.1			61.5			$15,823	$00	$15,823
Washington Village School	Public	PK, KG-4	72 School Lane	Washington	05675	Orange County	Echo Valley Community Union School District #67	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 883-2312	128	8	15.4	64.1%	122 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)								(n/a)							33.3							$11,193	$00	$11,193
First Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	523 VT Route 110	Tunbridge	05077	Orange County	First Branch Unified School District #82	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 889-3310	157	14	11.3	42.7%	149 (94.9%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	31.9	97^th of 133 public elementary schools	27.1%		20.3	101^st of 113 public elementary schools	10.6%	4	36.0	42.9					20.0	33.3						$16,569	$00	$16,569

Frequently Asked Questions about Bradford Elementary School

What district is Bradford Elementary School in?

Oxbow Unified Union School District #91

How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended Bradford Elementary School.

Is Bradford Elementary School a good school?

Bradford Elementary School ranks 49^th of 133 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bradford Elementary School?

Students at Bradford Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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