Bradford K8 South vs Shaffer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradford K8 South
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
371 students
Shaffer Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Bradford K8 South Littleton, Colorado | Shaffer Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 993 | #103 of 993 |
| National rank | #3724 of 50,301 | #9008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bradford K8 South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 73.4).
- •Bradford K8 South does better on math proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Bradford K8 South does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Bradford K8 South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 13.7%).
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.6).
- •Shaffer Elementary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 371.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bradford K8 South better than Shaffer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bradford K8 South ranks higher (82.3 vs 73.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bradford K8 South and Shaffer Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradford K8 South: 371. Shaffer Elementary School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradford K8 South and Shaffer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bradford K8 South is 21st of 993 and Shaffer Elementary School is 103rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).