Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bryan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bryan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bryan Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bryan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bryan Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
5%
32%
White
89%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bryan Elementary School's ranking?
Bryan Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bryan Elementary School often compared to?
Bryan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardendale Elementary School, Snow Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bryan Elementary School?
681 students attend Bryan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bryan Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bryan Elementary School?
Bryan Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bryan Elementary School offer ?
Bryan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bryan Elementary School part of?
Bryan Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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