BRADFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL

BRADFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2820 RT 226
BRADFORD, NY 14815
261 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Bradford Central School, located in the rural community of Bradford, New York, serves as the educational hub for the local district. As a small, close-knit institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment where faculty can provide personalized attention to students. By focusing on academic development, character building, and community engagement, the district aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce despite its modest size.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Bradford community, often serving as a focal point for local events and extracurricular activities. By leveraging its compact size, the district encourages high student participation in athletics, arts, and clubs, which helps to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency and open communication, keeping parents and community members informed about academic calendars, board policies, and district-wide initiatives designed to support student growth.
261
Total Students
32.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (98.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BRADFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (607)583-4616
Website: http://www.bradfordcsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 16
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 20
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio