- Enrollment
- 2,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Mary Bryan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Bryan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180882002280
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Bryan Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Bryan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Bryan Elementary School ranks #4 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Perry Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180882002280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-261 students YoY
Mary Bryan Elementary School shrank from 912 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-28.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-261 students YoY 180882002280 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 11.3:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students)
Mary Bryan Elementary School shrank from 912 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-28.6%). Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mary Bryan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian High School
2,455 students
- Southport High
Southport High School
2,431 students
- Southport Midd
Southport Middle School
1,304 students
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian Middle School
1,278 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 658
Rosa Parks Elementary School
658 students
- This school 644
Mary Bryan Elementary School
644 students
What this shows Mary Bryan Elementary School reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Bryan Elementary School compares
Mary Bryan Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,765
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.8%
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: Asian at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Mary Bryan Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Township Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Bryan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Meridian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Meridian Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Bryan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
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Early Learning Center
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1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
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1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
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Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Bryan Elementary School
How many students attend Mary Bryan Elementary School?
Mary Bryan Elementary School has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 912 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), down 261.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Bryan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Bryan Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 29% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 28% 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 Mary Bryan Elementary School?
66.6% of students at Mary Bryan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Bryan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Bryan Elementary School is Asian at 45.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Bryan Elementary School?
Mary Bryan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary Bryan Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Bryan Elementary School ranks #4 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry Township Schools?
Besides Mary Bryan Elementary School, Perry Township Schools also operates Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students), Southport High School (2,431 students), and Southport Middle School (1,304 students). See the Perry Township Schools district page for the complete list.