Enrollment
785
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryant, AR
Bryant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bryant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050369000120
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Bryant · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryant Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bryant, AR.
School address
District: Bryant School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050369000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bryant Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bryant Elementary School
Bryant Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Bryant, Arkansas, enrolling 785 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 785 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bryant School District spends $9,843 per pupil, 20% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students) and Bryant Junior High School (1,545 students) alongside Bryant Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bryant Elementary School compares
Bryant Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 83% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
African American 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Bryant Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bryant School District, which includes Bryant Elementary School.
$9,843
Per student
-20%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bryant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~785 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bryant Elementary School
How many students attend Bryant Elementary School?
Bryant Elementary School has 785 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bryant, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryant Elementary School?
37.0% of students at Bryant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bryant Elementary School is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Bryant, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant Elementary School?
Bryant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bryant Elementary School rank among public schools in Bryant?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bryant, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bryant on the city page.
Is Bryant Elementary School a good school?
Bryant Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bryant School District?
Besides Bryant Elementary School, Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students), Bryant Junior High School (1,545 students), and Bryant Middle School (774 students). See the Bryant School District district page for the complete list.
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