Enrollment
1,545
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryant, AR
Bryant Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bryant Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050369001676
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bryant · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryant Junior High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Junior High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bryant, AR.
School address
District: Bryant School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050369001676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bryant Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bryant Junior High School
Bryant Junior High School is a large combined-grade school in Bryant, Arkansas, enrolling 1,545 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,545 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% 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.
Discipline events run high: 331 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,545 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students) and Bryant Elementary School (785 students) alongside Bryant Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Bryant Junior High 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,545 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,545
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 74% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
249
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 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 52.4%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Bryant Junior High 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 Junior High 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryant Junior High 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
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 (~1,545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bryant Junior High School
How many students attend Bryant Junior High School?
Bryant Junior High School has 1,545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bryant, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant Junior High School is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryant Junior High School?
37.9% of students at Bryant Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bryant Junior High School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Bryant, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant Junior High School?
Bryant Junior High School 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Bryant?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Junior High School ranks #5 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 Junior High School a good school?
Bryant Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. 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 Junior High School, Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students), Bryant Elementary School (785 students), and Bryant Middle School (774 students). See the Bryant School District district page for the complete list.
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