Is Bryant Elementary a good school?

Bryant Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Bryant Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Bryant Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bryant Elementary?

Students at Bryant Elementary are 48% White, 39% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Bryant Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bryant Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Bingham Middle Middle : Bridger Middle High : William Chrisman High

Bryant Elementary

Summary:

Bryant Elementary is a public elementary school in Independence, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Independence 30 School District, which is ranked 236 out of 386 school districts in Missouri and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bryant Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and the state of Missouri in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in MAP/Mathematics for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at Bryant Elementary was 19.1%, 20.1%, and 11.4%, respectively, compared to the district's 35.7%, 32%, and 31.8%, and the state's 40.8%, 44.4%, and 38.4%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 312 out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 768 out of 906 in 2023-2024, and a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 1. Additionally, Bryant Elementary has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.94% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the district's average of 74.76% to 84.56% for the nearby schools.

The nearby schools in the Independence 30 district, such as Three Trails Elementary, Fairmount Elementary, Mill Creek Elementary, and Korte Elementary, generally outperform Bryant Elementary in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in mathematics and English language arts, as well as lower percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Bryant Elementary may be a contributing factor to the school's underperformance, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions and support to address the underlying factors and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

827 W College
Independence, MO 64050-2403

(816) 521-5400

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
768^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,504

Students who attend Bryant Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bingham Middle
	Bridger Middle
High:	William Chrisman High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

Hispanic:

39.2%

African American:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bryant Elementary ranks worse than 84.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 17^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), Hispanic (39.2%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bryant Elementary is 14.3, which is the 10^th best among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Bryant Elementary employs 15.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bryant Elementary is $12,504. 11 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bryant Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bryant Elementary 768^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Bryant Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 236^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bryant Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bryant Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	66.98	271^st	1074	74.8%
2007	54.58	486^th	1080	55.0%
2008	49.43	578^th	1084	46.7%
2009	71.98	237^th	1053	77.5%
2010	64.15	351^st	1066	67.1%
2011	60.65	442^nd	1088	59.4%
2012	72.49	243^rd	1085	77.6%
2013	52.35	563^rd	1108	49.2%
2014	62.04	384^th	1089	64.7%
2015	62.32	382^nd	1058	63.9%
2016	68.97	263^rd	865	69.6%
2017	68.92	309^th	1032	70.1%
2018	58.79	412^th	1045	60.6%
2019	67.31	312^th	1052	70.3%
2021	60.68	347^th	901	61.5%
2022	43.18	527^th	908	42.0%
2023	36.95	589^th	898	34.4%
2024	16.03	768^th	906	15.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bryant Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	83.56	66^th	887	92.6%
2019	75.31	120^th	907	86.8%
2021	71.44	93^rd	574	83.8%
2022	51.62	206^th	532	61.3%
2023	51.87	262^nd	611	57.1%
2024	25.06	515^th	625	17.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bryant Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.27	35^th	105	66.7%
2019	71.09	21^st	120	82.5%

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Rank History for White students at Bryant Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.14	301^st	898	66.5%
2019	66.44	262^nd	917	71.4%
2023	9.99	637^th	673	5.3%
2024	16.35	594^th	668	11.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bryant Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	383	383
1992	357	16	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	390
1993	323	22	7	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	369
1994	303	23	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	343
1995	242	31	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
1996	242	31	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
1997	277	38	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1998	304	39	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1999	270	45	11	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	339
2000	235	20	11	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	283
2001	193	14	16	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	239
2002	194	24	7	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	254
2003	194	24	7	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	254
2004	160	24	11	20	6	n/a	n/a	0	221
2005	163	23	13	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	218
2006	167	25	14	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	217
2007	163	25	12	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2008	183	33	13	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	251
2009	175	24	9	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	238
2010	185	25	14	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	256
2011	197	20	1	45	2	8	14	0	287
2012	189	22	2	41	0	10	20	0	284
2013	166	23	2	45	0	3	20	0	259
2014	159	22	3	55	1	4	25	0	269
2015	164	20	3	60	0	3	26	0	276
2016	142	9	2	61	2	6	26	0	248
2017	114	21	1	57	2	6	35	0	236
2018	111	24	0	70	2	3	31	0	241
2019	124	16	0	62	1	3	24	0	230
2020	125	25	1	64	0	4	26	0	245
2021	119	20	0	48	0	3	29	0	219
2022	120	30	0	48	1	2	22	0	223
2023	123	18	0	72	1	1	20	0	235
2024	108	15	0	89	0	0	15	0	227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bryant Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	383	22.6	16.9	n/a
1992	390	22.7	17.1	31.8
1993	369	22.9	16.1	48.8
1994	343	21.6	15.9	44
1995	285	21.0	13.6	51.6
1996	285	21.0	13.6	51.6
1997	331	24.3	13.6	53.2
1998	359	27.8	12.9	38.2
1999	339	23.0	14.7	0
2000	283	22.1	12.8	53.7
2001	239	18.0	13.3	66.5
2002	254	21.5	11.8	67.3
2003	254	21.5	11.8	67.3
2004	221	20.1	11.0	60.2
2005	218	18.7	11.7	63.8
2006	217	19.8	11.0	64.5
2007	220	18.8	11.7	61.8
2008	251	16.3	15.4	55
2009	238	16.3	14.6	61.3
2010	256	15.5	16.4	68
2011	287	16.6	17.2	70.7
2012	284	16.4	17.2	73.6
2013	259	15.8	16.3	85.7
2014	269	14.5	18.5	81.4
2015	276	16.0	17.2	77.2
2016	248	16.0	15.5	78.6
2017	236	16.5	14.3	76.7
2018	241	16.5	14.6	80.5
2019	230	15.5	14.8	69.6
2020	245	16.0	15.3	75.5
2021	219	17.8	12.2	67.1
2022	223	14.7	15.1	64.6
2023	235	14.5	16.2	68.9
2024	227	15.8	14.3	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bryant Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	383	22.6	16.9	n/a
1992	390	22.7	17.1	31.8
1993	369	22.9	16.1	48.8
1994	343	21.6	15.9	44
1995	285	21.0	13.6	51.6
1996	285	21.0	13.6	51.6
1997	331	24.3	13.6	53.2
1998	359	27.8	12.9	38.2
1999	339	23.0	14.7	0
2000	283	22.1	12.8	53.7
2001	239	18.0	13.3	66.5
2002	254	21.5	11.8	67.3
2003	254	21.5	11.8	67.3
2004	221	20.1	11.0	60.2
2005	218	18.7	11.7	63.8
2006	217	19.8	11.0	64.5
2007	220	18.8	11.7	61.8
2008	251	16.3	15.4	55
2009	238	16.3	14.6	61.3
2010	256	15.5	16.4	68
2011	287	16.6	17.2	70.7
2012	284	16.4	17.2	73.6
2013	259	15.8	16.3	85.7
2014	269	14.5	18.5	81.4
2015	276	16.0	17.2	77.2
2016	248	16.0	15.5	78.6
2017	236	16.5	14.3	76.7
2018	241	16.5	14.6	80.5
2019	230	15.5	14.8	69.6
2020	245	16.0	15.3	75.5
2021	219	17.8	12.2	67.1
2022	223	14.7	15.1	64.6
2023	235	14.5	16.2	68.9
2024	227	15.8	14.3	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bryant Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,254 (11.6%)	$9,581 (88.4%)	$10,835
2020	$1,421 (13.4%)	$9,159 (86.6%)	$10,580
2021	$1,544 (13.8%)	$9,647 (86.2%)	$11,190
2022	$2,812 (22.5%)	$9,692 (77.5%)	$12,504

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bryant Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 312^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 589^th of 898 Elementary schools	35.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bryant Elementary)	58.1	29	29.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	38.5	28.3	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bryant Elementary)	51.6	27.6	24%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	44	36.4	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bryant Elementary)	64.1	42.5	21.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	43.3	35.8	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bryant Elementary)	59	31.8	27.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	47.1	38.1	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bryant Elementary)	44.5	32.4	12.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	37.2	35.6	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bryant Elementary)	57.1	44.1	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	46.6	39.5	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	230	235	2.2%
African American	16	18	12.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	62	72	16.1%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	124	123	0.8%
Two or More Races	24	20	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.6%	68.9%	0.6%

Schools Near Bryant Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bryant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	827 W College	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5400	227	16	14.3	74.0%	108 (47.6%)	15 (6.6%)	89 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.6%)	16	768^th of 906 public elementary schools	15.2%		37	589^th of 898 public elementary schools	34.4%	179	19.1	20.1	11.4	20.1	19.6	24.3	29.5	$12,504	$2,812	$9,692
Procter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1403 W Linden Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5440	200	16	12.6	85.0%	96 (48.0%)	32 (16.0%)	47 (23.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	20 (10.0%)	20.3	731^st of 906 public elementary schools	19.3%		23.6	713^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.6%	18	28.1	25.8	21.5	18.0	27.9		17.9	$13,578	$2,860	$10,718
Ott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1525 N Noland Rd	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5435	385	26	15.0	77.4%	224 (58.2%)	46 (11.9%)	83 (21.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	21 (5.5%)	46.2	495^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.4%		49.1	468^th of 898 public elementary schools	47.9%	27	26.1	35.4	45.4	40.8	29.6	39.2	48.4	$11,810	$2,567	$9,243
Abraham Mallinson Elementary	Public	2-5	709 North Forest Ave	Sugar Creek	64054	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5530	275	19	14.2	85.8%	119 (43.3%)	39 (14.2%)	80 (29.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.4%)	13.4	798^th of 906 public elementary schools	11.9%		22.5	723^rd of 898 public elementary schools	19.5%	75		27.4	17.0	18.7	13.7		15.8	$12,649	$2,672	$9,977
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	429 S Leslie	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5390	397	26	15.5	88.4%	191 (48.1%)	79 (19.9%)	90 (22.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.1%)	42.1	540^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.4%		49.5	466^th of 898 public elementary schools	48.1%	74	34.6	32.6	36.9	40.7	29.2	36.7	46.2	$11,974	$2,784	$9,190
Sugar Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	11424 Gill St	Sugar Creek	64054	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5460	138	9	15.4	84.8%	57 (41.3%)	23 (16.7%)	38 (27.5%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	17 (12.3%)								(n/a)								$13,935	$3,278	$10,657
Santa Fe Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 S Windsor St	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5450	356	24	14.9	72.2%	198 (55.6%)	40 (11.2%)	75 (21.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	35 (9.8%)	45.6	502^nd of 906 public elementary schools	44.6%		28.2	680^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.3%	178	38.6	45.5		41.8	37.4	36.9	30.9	$12,723	$2,310	$10,413
Fairmount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 N Cedar Ave	Independence	64053	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5405	330	21	15.9	84.8%	132 (40.0%)	34 (10.3%)	142 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.5%)	23.2	704^th of 906 public elementary schools	22.3%		29	669^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.5%	35	17.4	33.3	20.1	23.8	13.6	41.1	27.9	$12,125	$2,872	$9,253
Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 N Liberty St	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5420	274	18	15.5	70.4%	161 (58.8%)	36 (13.1%)	45 (16.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	25 (9.1%)	70.8	246^th of 906 public elementary schools	72.8%		62.3	332^nd of 898 public elementary schools	63.0%	86	53.3	55.0	49.0	52.7	47.6	45.0	49.0	$13,228	$3,469	$9,758
Korte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2437 S Hardy Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5430	460	26	17.6	85.9%	164 (35.7%)	64 (13.9%)	190 (41.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (7.8%)	34.3	617^th of 906 public elementary schools	31.9%		32.6	633^rd of 898 public elementary schools	29.5%	16	46.4	35.3	19.6	26.5	28.7	33.7	34.2	$12,929	$3,327	$9,602

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