Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bryant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bryant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bryant Elementary School's student population of 564 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bryant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bryant Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#996 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
37%
13%
Black
17%
7%
White
32%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bryant Elementary School's ranking?
Bryant Elementary School is ranked #996 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Bryant Elementary School often compared to?
Bryant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Bryant Elementary School?
564 students attend Bryant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bryant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bryant Elementary School?
Bryant Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bryant Elementary School offer ?
Bryant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bryant Elementary School part of?
Bryant Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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