Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bradford Township Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Bradford Township Elementary School?
123 students attend Bradford Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bradford Township Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradford Township Elementary School?
Bradford Township Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bradford Township Elementary School offer ?
Bradford Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bradford Township Elementary School part of?
Bradford Township Elementary School is part of Clearfield Area School District.
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