Bryan Elementary School ranked #124 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #271 in 2021 but declining from a peak of #25 in 2013, reflecting fluctuations in overall state ranking trends for this Morris, AL public school.
Math proficiency was 62% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, with scores improving from 32% in 2021; reading proficiency was 64%, higher than the state average of 47%, showing steady growth since 2014.
Enrollment declined slightly from 828 students in 2021 to 693 currently, with minority enrollment stable at 13%, including 42 Hispanic and 28 Black students, while 34% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
Serving grades Kindergarten through 5, Bryan Elementary had 41 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in the most recent reporting year, consistent with historical ratios averaging around 18:1.
Science proficiency ranged between 45% and 49% in recent years, higher than the state average of 38%, sustaining above–average performance relative to Alabama benchmarks.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bryan Elementary School serves the northeast part of Morris, AL, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 59 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located 7 miles away.
- 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 697 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bryan Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bryan Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
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
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
4%
31%
White
86%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 #124 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bryan Elementary School often compared to?
Bryan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snow Rogers Elementary School, Gardendale Elementary School, Warrior Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
697 students attend Bryan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bryan Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% 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 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 Prekindergarten-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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