- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beachwood, OH
Bryden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bryden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435500123
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryden Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Beachwood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryden Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryden Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Beachwood, OH.
School address
District: Beachwood City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435500123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Bryden Elementary School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390435500123 · Beachwood, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 11.8:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Beachwood High School (620 students)
Bryden Elementary School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bryden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beachwood High
Beachwood High School
620 students
- Beachwood Midd
Beachwood Middle School
327 students
- Hilltop Elemen
Hilltop Elementary School
300 students
- This school
Bryden Elementary School
260 students
- Fairmount Earl 76
Fairmount Early Childhood Center
76 students
What this shows Bryden Elementary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryden Elementary School compares
Bryden Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 64% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$24,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 35.0%
Asian 25.0%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Largest group: White at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Bryden Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beachwood City reports $24,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bryden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Beachwood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bryden Elementary School
How many students attend Bryden Elementary School?
Bryden Elementary School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beachwood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryden Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% 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 Bryden Elementary School?
11.3% of students at Bryden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bryden Elementary School is White at 35.0% of enrollment, in Beachwood, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryden Elementary School?
Bryden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
How does Bryden Elementary School rank among public schools in Beachwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryden Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Beachwood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beachwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Beachwood City?
Besides Bryden Elementary School, Beachwood City also operates Beachwood High School (620 students), Beachwood Middle School (327 students), and Hilltop Elementary School (300 students). See the Beachwood City district page for the complete list.