Enrollment
1,038
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Simpsonville, SC
Bryson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bryson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450231000498
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryson Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Simpsonville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryson Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryson Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Simpsonville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bryson Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bryson Elementary
Bryson Elementary is a higher-need, large elementary school in Simpsonville, South Carolina, enrolling 1,038 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 89% of South Carolina schools and 23% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 61.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,038 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 144 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 692 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Simpsonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Plain Elementary (975 students): Bryson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 17.4:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Bryson Elementary.
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 Bryson Elementary compares
Bryson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▼ 17% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,038
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 692 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 42.7%
African American 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Bryson Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Bryson Elementary.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Bryson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Simpsonville
3 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 South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,038 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bryson Elementary
How many students attend Bryson Elementary?
Bryson Elementary has 1,038 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Simpsonville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryson Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 23% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryson Elementary?
61.3% of students at Bryson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bryson Elementary is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryson Elementary?
Bryson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bryson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Simpsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryson Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Simpsonville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Simpsonville on the city page.
Is Bryson Elementary a good school?
Bryson Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina 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 Greenville 01?
Besides Bryson Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.
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