- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryant, AL
Bryant School
Federal NCES profile for Bryant School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010183000656
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 103
- students enrolled
Bryant School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010183000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Bryant School shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010183000656 · Bryant, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 17.2:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: North Sand Mountain School (694 students)
Bryant School shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bryant School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Sand Mou
North Sand Mountain School
694 students
- Pisgah High Sc
Pisgah High School
598 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
586 students
- Woodville High
Woodville High School
504 students
- Section High S
Section High School
503 students
- This school 103
Bryant School
103 students
What this shows Bryant School reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryant School compares
Bryant School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Bryant School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bryant School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sand Mountain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Section High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryant School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~103 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bryant School
How many students attend Bryant School?
Bryant School has 103 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bryant, AL. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher 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 School?
41.7% of students at Bryant School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant School?
The largest demographic group at Bryant School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Bryant, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant School?
Bryant School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Bryant School, Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students), Pisgah High School (598 students), and Skyline High School (586 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.