Enrollment
283
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Superior, WI
Bryant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bryant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551467001906
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Superior · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryant Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Superior, WI.
School address
District: Superior School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551467001906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bryant Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bryant Elementary
Bryant Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Superior, Wisconsin, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 283 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Superior's public schools, it stands alongside Northern Lights Elementary (453 students): Bryant Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 13.7:1).
Superior School District also operates Superior High (1,256 students) and Superior Middle (888 students) alongside Bryant Elementary.
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 compares
Bryant Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▲ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 85.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Bryant Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Superior School District, which includes Bryant Elementary.
$14,747
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 52.2%
Federal 11.9%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Superior Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Lights Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Lakes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryant Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Superior
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northern Lights Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Cooper Elementary
Standard public school
363 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Great Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Four Corners Elementary
Standard public school
200 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Superior Elementary
Standard public school
151 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Superior Community Preschool
Standard public school
109 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bryant Elementary
How many students attend Bryant Elementary?
Bryant Elementary has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Superior, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryant Elementary?
47.4% of students at Bryant Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bryant Elementary is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Superior, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant Elementary?
Bryant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 rank among schools in Superior?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Superior, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Superior on the city page.
Is Bryant Elementary a good school?
Bryant Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin 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 Superior School District?
Besides Bryant Elementary, Superior School District also operates Superior High (1,256 students), Superior Middle (888 students), and Northern Lights Elementary (453 students). See the Superior School District district page for the complete list.
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