- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wichita, KS
Bryant Opportunity Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bryant Opportunity Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201299002103
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant Opportunity Academy earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryant Opportunity Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Opportunity Academy ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Bryant Opportunity Academy shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-23.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 201299002103 · Wichita, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 2.8:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Bryant Opportunity Academy shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-23.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Bryant Opportunity Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 36
Bryant Opportunity Academy
36 students
What this shows Bryant Opportunity Academy reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryant Opportunity Academy compares
Bryant Opportunity Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.8:1 | ▼ 80% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 116% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.8:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 1% in Kansas - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 36 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 63.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 158.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.9%
White 27.8%
Two or More 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Largest group: African American at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Bryant Opportunity Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bryant Opportunity Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryant Opportunity Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Wichita
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Maize South Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Robert M. Martin Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wheatland Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maize South Intermediate School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bryant Opportunity Academy
How many students attend Bryant Opportunity Academy?
Bryant Opportunity Academy has 36 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant Opportunity Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant Opportunity Academy is 2.8:1, which is 80% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryant Opportunity Academy?
92.1% of students at Bryant Opportunity Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant Opportunity Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bryant Opportunity Academy is African American at 38.9% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant Opportunity Academy?
Bryant Opportunity Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bryant Opportunity Academy rank among elementary schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Opportunity Academy ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Bryant Opportunity Academy, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.