Bryant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sioux City, Iowa, serving 571 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Sioux City Community School District, which is ranked 269 out of 309 districts in the state.
Bryant Elementary has a diverse student population, with 31.35% White, 18.56% African American, 34.33% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 15.9 over the past three years. However, Bryant Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.82% to 74.43%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test score performance has been mixed, with some areas of strength, such as 3rd-grade English Language Arts and 5th-grade Mathematics, but also areas of weakness, particularly in 4th and 5th-grade Mathematics and 5th-grade Science.
When compared to nearby schools within the Sioux City Community School District, Bryant Elementary has a similar demographic profile and test score performance to Spalding Park Elementary and Riverside Elementary, suggesting they may face similar challenges. In contrast, Perry Creek Elementary has significantly higher test scores and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Bryant Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 256 out of 603 Iowa elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 446 out of 565 in 2022-2023, indicating a decline in performance.
Students at Bryant Elementary School are 34% Hispanic, 31% White, 19% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.
Students who attend Bryant Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : North Middle SchoolHigh : North High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 571 students attended Bryant Elementary School.
Bryant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.1% of Iowa elementary schools.
Sioux City Community School District