Enrollment
712
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130063000287
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School — Statesboro, GA
Federal NCES profile for Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bulloch County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julia P. Bryant Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School reports 712 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 53.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 23% below the Georgia average and 10% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 356 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bulloch County spends $13,409 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.4% from local sources (property taxes), 44.2% from the state, and 18.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Julia P. Bryant Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 23% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 23% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,409
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 712 Top 60% in Georgia — larger than 40% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.8% -23% vs state
NCES ID 130063000287
Student demographics
African American 46.1%
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 356:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.3%
In-school suspensions 43
Out-of-school suspensions 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bulloch County, which includes Julia P. Bryant Elementary School.
$13,409
Per student
-14%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 44.2%
Federal 18.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
Similar other schools in Statesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
Standard public school
689 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Langston Chapel Elementary School
Standard public school
647 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Mattie Lively Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nevils Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Statesboro Steam Academy
Standard public school
195 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
How many students attend Julia P. Bryant Elementary School?
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School has 712 students enrolled. It is a other school in Statesboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julia P. Bryant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School is African American at 46.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Statesboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julia P. Bryant Elementary School?
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.