- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bryant Elementary School held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 190336000032 · Algona, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 15.2:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Algona High School (458 students)
Bryant Elementary School held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bryant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Algona High Sc
Algona High School
458 students
- Algona Middle
Algona Middle School
419 students
- Bertha Godfrey
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
283 students
- Lucia Wallace
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
226 students
- This school
Bryant Elementary School
197 students
What this shows Bryant Elementary School reports 197 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 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 methodology
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
$12,934
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Algona Comm School District reports $12,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.