- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Miami, FL
W. J. Bryan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W. J. Bryan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000383
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. J. Bryan Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in North Miami · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
W. J. Bryan Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. J. Bryan Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in North Miami, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
W. J. Bryan Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120039000383 · North Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 17.5:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
W. J. Bryan Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
W. J. Bryan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 611
W. J. Bryan Elementary
611 students
What this shows W. J. Bryan Elementary reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. J. Bryan Elementary compares
W. J. Bryan Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 611 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.
Student demographics
African American 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, W. J. Bryan Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W. J. Bryan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. J. Bryan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about W. J. Bryan Elementary
How many students attend W. J. Bryan Elementary?
W. J. Bryan Elementary has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. J. Bryan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W. J. Bryan Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% higher 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 W. J. Bryan Elementary?
70.9% of students at W. J. Bryan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. J. Bryan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W. J. Bryan Elementary is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in North Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. J. Bryan Elementary?
W. J. Bryan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 W. J. Bryan Elementary rank among schools in North Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, W. J. Bryan Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in North Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides W. J. Bryan Elementary, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.