Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford

www.kearsarge.org/kres-bradford

169 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kearsarge Regional Elementary School in Bradford (KRES-Bradford) is a foundational part of the Kearsarge Regional School District, serving students in the small, rural community of Bradford, New Hampshire. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where educators, families, and community members work together to provide a well-rounded education for its students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse learner population while utilizing the natural resources and character of the surrounding New Hampshire region. Beyond standard academic coursework, KRES-Bradford emphasizes the importance of community responsibility and citizenship. By encouraging active parent participation and maintaining strong ties to the town of Bradford, the school creates a nurturing, village-centric setting that prepares students for their transition to the broader Kearsarge middle and high school programs.

169

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	4

White
162 (95.9 %)
Two or More
4 (2.4 %)
Black
2 (1.2 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Kearsarge Regional School District
Phone:	(603)938-5959
Website:	http://www.kearsarge.org/kres-bradford
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 26