Enrollment
260
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bryden Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bryden Elementary School
Bryden Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Beachwood, Ohio, enrolling 260 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Bryden Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Ohio schools and 35% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beachwood City spends $22,312 per pupil, 52% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Beachwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hilltop Elementary School (300 students): Bryden Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 12:1).
Beachwood City also operates Beachwood High School (620 students) and Beachwood Middle School (327 students) alongside Bryden Elementary 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 Bryden Elementary School compares
Bryden Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,312
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beachwood City, which includes Bryden Elementary School.
$22,312
Per student
+52%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.3%
State 9.4%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bryden Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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