Bradford Grade School

Bradford CUSD 1
345 Silver St
Bradford, IL 61421
135 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Bradford Grade School is a small, rural educational institution located in Bradford, Illinois. As part of the Stark County Community Unit School District #100, the school serves as a foundational hub for the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for students in the elementary grades. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school emphasizes strong relationships between students, staff, and families, fostering a close-knit culture that prioritizes both academic growth and social development.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while addressing the unique needs of a rural student population. Beyond the classroom, Bradford Grade School often serves as a focal point for community engagement, utilizing its facilities to host local events and extracurricular activities. Its location on Silver Street places it at the heart of the village, reinforcing its role as an essential pillar for the growth and education of children within the Bradford area.
135
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (90.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (7.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bradford CUSD 1
Phone: (309)897-4441
Website: http://www.bradfordschool.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 15
Gender Ratio