- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blue Springs, MO
William Bryant Elem.
Federal NCES profile for William Bryant Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290531002488
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Bryant Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Blue Springs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William Bryant Elem. has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Bryant Elem. ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Blue Springs, MO.
School address
District: Blue Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290531002488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
William Bryant Elem. grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 290531002488 · Blue Springs, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 18.2:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Springs High (2,429 students)
William Bryant Elem. grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
William Bryant Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Springs H
Blue Springs High
2,429 students
- Blue Springs S
Blue Springs South High
2,299 students
- Paul Kinder Mi 919
Paul Kinder Middle School
919 students
- Delta Woods Mi 831
Delta Woods Middle
831 students
- Moreland Ridge 813
Moreland Ridge Middle
813 students
- This school 529
William Bryant Elem.
529 students
What this shows William Bryant Elem. reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Bryant Elem. compares
William Bryant Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 48% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, William Bryant Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Springs R-Iv reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Bryant Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Springs South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Kinder Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Woods Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moreland Ridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Bryant Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,299
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Bryant Elem.
How many students attend William Bryant Elem.?
William Bryant Elem. has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blue Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Bryant Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at William Bryant Elem. is 18.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Bryant Elem.?
23.8% of students at William Bryant Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Bryant Elem.?
The largest demographic group at William Bryant Elem. is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Blue Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Bryant Elem.?
William Bryant Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 William Bryant Elem. rank among elementary schools in Blue Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, William Bryant Elem. ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Blue Springs, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blue Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Springs R-Iv?
Besides William Bryant Elem., Blue Springs R-Iv also operates Blue Springs High (2,429 students), Blue Springs South High (2,299 students), and Paul Kinder Middle School (919 students). See the Blue Springs R-Iv district page for the complete list.