- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garner, NC
Bryan Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bryan Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472003471
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryan Road Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Garner · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryan Road Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryan Road Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Garner, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+107 students YoY
Bryan Road Elementary grew from 649 students in 2022-23 to 756 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+107 students YoY 370472003471 · Garner, NC Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 13.7:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Bryan Road Elementary grew from 649 students in 2022-23 to 756 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bryan Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 685
Bryan Road Elementary
685 students
What this shows Bryan Road Elementary reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryan Road Elementary compares
Bryan Road Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.0%
Asian 23.9%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Bryan Road Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bryan Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryan Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Garner
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Polenta Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
969 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Vandora Springs Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Creech Road Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
East Garner Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rand Road Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bryan Road Elementary
How many students attend Bryan Road Elementary?
Bryan Road Elementary has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garner, NC. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), up 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryan Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryan Road Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryan Road Elementary?
39.1% of students at Bryan Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryan Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bryan Road Elementary is White at 32.0% of enrollment, in Garner, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryan Road Elementary?
Bryan Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bryan Road Elementary rank among schools in Garner?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryan Road Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Garner, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garner on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Bryan Road Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.