Bryant Elementary School

1280 Rush St
Dubuque, IA 52003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bryant Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10% in IA
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : Bryant Elementary School serves the eastern part of Dubuque, IA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
  • 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Bryant Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Bryant Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bryant Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#89 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

85-89%
68%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

80-84%
70%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
9%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
82%
70%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
18%
0.32

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bryant Elementary School's ranking?
Bryant Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Bryant Elementary School often compared to?
Bryant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irving Elementary School, John Kennedy Elementary School, Prescott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Bryant Elementary School?
299 students attend Bryant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bryant Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bryant Elementary School?
Bryant Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bryant Elementary School offer ?
Bryant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bryant Elementary School part of?
Bryant Elementary School is part of Dubuque Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : Bryant Elementary School serves the eastern part of Dubuque, IA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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