Bryant Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bryant Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bryant Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Bryant Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bryant Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
8%
12%

Black
3%
7%

White
84%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #371 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Bryant Elementary School?
289 students attend Bryant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bryant Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bryant Elementary School?
Bryant Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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 Dubuque Community School District.
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