Serving 693 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 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- 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 693 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
4%
32%
White
87%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
693 students attend Bryan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bryan Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bryan Elementary School?
Bryan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bryan Elementary School offer ?
Bryan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bryan Elementary School part of?
Bryan Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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