BRADFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bradford Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bradford school district, located in Bradford, TN with about 311 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Bradford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bradford Elementary School, located at 136 Highway 45 S in Bradford, Tennessee, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Bradford Special School District. As a small-town school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty focus on the foundational academic and social development of their students. The school typically serves children from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades, prioritizing a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and core subject mastery.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bradford Elementary is known for reflecting the values of its rural Tennessee setting, emphasizing character building and community engagement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to provide individualized attention that helps students transition successfully into the middle and high school levels. As part of a smaller school district, the institution remains a point of local pride, consistently working to balance traditional educational values with the modern resources necessary to prepare its students for future success.

For more information, contact Bradford Elementary at (731) 742-2118 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.