Bradford K8 South

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

371 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Bradford K-8 South is a prominent public school located in Littleton, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Jefferson County Public School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive educational foundation, balancing core subjects with opportunities for personal growth and character development as students transition from their primary years into early adolescence.

Beyond its academic focus, Bradford K-8 South places a strong emphasis on active family involvement and maintaining a cohesive school culture. Its location in the Ken-Caryl area provides a unique setting that often leverages the local community to enhance the learning experience. By spanning the K-8 spectrum, the school offers a continuous educational pathway that allows for long-term mentorship between older and younger students, helping to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere that prepares pupils for the transition into high school.

371

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bradford K8 South
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	27
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
313 (84.4%)
Two or More
28 (7.5%)
Hispanic
27 (7.3%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-3480
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 77

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 79