Enrollment
313
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tacoma, WA
Bryant Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Bryant Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530870001458
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant Montessori School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 42
- schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 313
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Montessori School ranks #5 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-9% vs state
What stands out at Bryant Montessori School
Bryant Montessori School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tacoma, Washington, enrolling 313 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #198.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tacoma's public schools, it stands alongside Columbia Junior High School (619 students): Bryant Montessori School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students) and Lincoln High School (1,556 students) alongside Bryant Montessori 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 Montessori School compares
Bryant Montessori School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
45.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 17.3%
African American 12.1%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Bryant Montessori School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tacoma School District, which includes Bryant Montessori School.
$17,575
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bryant Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Tacoma
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia Junior High School
Standard public school
619 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elementary School
Standard public school
525 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Geiger Montessori School
Standard public school
521 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Boze Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Birney Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bryant Montessori School
How many students attend Bryant Montessori School?
Bryant Montessori School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tacoma, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryant Montessori School?
40.9% of students at Bryant Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Bryant Montessori School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant Montessori School?
Bryant Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bryant Montessori School rank among schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Montessori School ranks #5 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tacoma on the city page.
Is Bryant Montessori School a good school?
Bryant Montessori School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Tacoma School District?
Besides Bryant Montessori School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.
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