Enrollment
431
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owosso, MI
Bryant School
Federal NCES profile for Bryant School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262721006328
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Owosso · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryant School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Owosso, MI.
School address
District: Owosso Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262721006328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bryant School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bryant School
Bryant School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Owosso, Michigan, enrolling 431 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 472 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #271.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Owosso Public Schools also operates Owosso High School (805 students) and Owosso Middle School (641 students) alongside Bryant 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 School compares
Bryant School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$12,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 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 87.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Bryant School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owosso Public Schools, which includes Bryant School.
$12,202
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 63.9%
Federal 13.7%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owosso Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Alternative High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bryant School
How many students attend Bryant School?
Bryant School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owosso, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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?
75.9% of students at Bryant School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant School?
The largest demographic group at Bryant School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Owosso, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant School?
Bryant School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bryant School rank among public schools in Owosso?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Owosso, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Owosso on the city page.
Is Bryant School a good school?
Bryant School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Owosso Public Schools?
Besides Bryant School, Owosso Public Schools also operates Owosso High School (805 students), Owosso Middle School (641 students), and Emerson School (421 students). See the Owosso Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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