- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
Federal NCES profile for Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490087000477
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant has class sizes smaller than 93% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 490087000477 · Salt Lake City, UT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.4:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- This school 348
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
348 students
What this shows Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant compares
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 111% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 111% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Utah - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
White 25.9%
African American 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant
How many students attend Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant?
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant is 13.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 15% 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 Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant?
59.0% of students at Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant?
The largest demographic group at Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant?
Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant rank among middle schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Salt Lake Center for Science Education Bryant, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.