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Bradley Elementary

3032 Pinebelt Road, Columbia, SC 29204Richland 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
437
Students
Total enrolled
$22,848
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 59% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
31/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 38% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 437 students in grades PK–05 in Columbia, South Carolina.
59% above average funding
District spends $22,848 per pupil, 59% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 31th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bradley Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Columbia, South Carolina, serving grades PK–05 with 437 students. The district invests $22,848 per student — 59% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 31/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Bradley Elementary

437
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution209 male · 228 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 437 students
Student Composition
9%
77%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black77%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450336000910

Academic Outcomes at Bradley Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
31
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 31th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 3th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29204

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,848Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,848
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,053
Student Support$4,341
Administration$2,742
Operations$3,427
Other$2,285
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,848 spent per student, an estimated $10,121 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
28%
58%
State government
28.3%
Local (property tax)
58.1%
Federal programs
13.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,848/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (31/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Brennen ElementaryCaughman Road ElementaryMeadowfield ElementarySatchel Ford Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
Crayton MiddleSt. Andrews MiddleHand MiddleW. G. Sanders Middle
+3 more
↓
High School
A. C. Flora HighLower Richland HighDreher HighW.J. Keenan High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyRichland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRichland 01 →
Phone: (803)738-7200
NCES ID: 450336000910
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Columbia seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Richland 01
High
A. C. Flora High
1,352 students · 09–12
● 31 opp100% FRL
High
Lower Richland High
1,244 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
Dreher High
1,150 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Mid
Crayton Middle
905 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Elem
Brennen Elementary
806 students · PK–05
100% FRL
High
W.J. Keenan High
725 students · 09–12
● 35 opp100% FRL
Elem
Caughman Road Elementary
707 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Mid
St. Andrews Middle
706 students · 06–08
● 33 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3032 Pinebelt Road, Columbia, SC 29204
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.