Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bradford Hgts Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bradford Hgts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bradford Hgts Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bradford Hgts Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradford Hgts Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradford Hgts Elementary School's ranking?
Bradford Hgts Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bradford Hgts Elementary School often compared to?
Bradford Hgts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brandywine-wallace Elementary School, Beaver Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bradford Hgts Elementary School?
538 students attend Bradford Hgts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bradford Hgts Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradford Hgts Elementary School?
Bradford Hgts Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bradford Hgts Elementary School offer ?
Bradford Hgts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bradford Hgts Elementary School part of?
Bradford Hgts Elementary School is part of Downingtown Area SD School District.
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