Enrollment
197
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Algona, IA
Bryant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bryant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190336000032
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Algona · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryant Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Algona, IA.
School address
District: Algona Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190336000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bryant Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bryant Elementary School
Bryant Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Algona, Iowa, enrolling 197 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.9% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 335 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #262, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Algona's elementary schools, it stands alongside Algona Middle School (419 students): Bryant Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14:1).
Algona Comm School District also operates Algona High School (458 students) and Algona Middle School (419 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$12,427
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Bryant Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Algona Comm School District, which includes Bryant Elementary School.
$12,427
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 40.9%
Federal 10.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Algona Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bertha Godfrey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucia Wallace Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Algona
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~197 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bryant Elementary School
How many students attend Bryant Elementary School?
Bryant Elementary School has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Algona, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryant Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Bryant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bryant Elementary School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Algona, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant Elementary School?
Bryant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bryant Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Algona?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Algona, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Algona on the city page.
Is Bryant Elementary School a good school?
Bryant Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Algona Comm School District?
Besides Bryant Elementary School, Algona Comm School District also operates Algona High School (458 students), Algona Middle School (419 students), and Bertha Godfrey Elementary School (283 students). See the Algona Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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