- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bryant Elementary School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 050369000120 · Bryant, AR Other · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 17.4:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryant High School (2,369 students)
Bryant Elementary School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bryant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bryant High Sc
Bryant High School
2,369 students
- Bryant Junior
Bryant Junior High School
1,545 students
- This school 785
Bryant Elementary School
785 students
- Bryant Middle 774
Bryant Middle School
774 students
- Bethel Middle 762
Bethel Middle School
762 students
- Parkway Elemen 568
Parkway Elementary School
568 students
What this shows Bryant Elementary School reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryant Elementary School compares
Bryant Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Bryant School District reports $10,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~785 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.