At a glance
Reported students
707
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617
Bryant Park Elementary: 707 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 681
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Bryant Park Elementary
Bryant Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Birmingham. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 707 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (81.3%) and White (7.8%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bryant Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.8%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black81.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gardendale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
700 reported students
Bryan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
697 reported students
McCalla Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
752 reported students
Pinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
753 reported students
Kermit Johnson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
646 reported students
McAdory Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
617 reported students
Public schools near Bryant Park Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkville Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 818 | 0.8 mi |
| Center Point Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–02 | 557 | 2.1 mi |
| Erwin Intermediate School Elementary · Jefferson County | 03–05 | 510 | 2.6 mi |
| Huffman Academy Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–05 | 779 | 2.8 mi |
| Cahaba Elementary School Elementary · Trussville City | KG–05 | 542 | 3.2 mi |
| Pinson Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–02 | 753 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bryant Park Elementary
What grades does Bryant Park Elementary serve?
Bryant Park Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County.
How many students attend Bryant Park Elementary?
Bryant Park Elementary reported 707 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 681 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bryant Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 707 students and 40.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bryant Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bryant Park Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bryant Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bryant Park Elementary in?
Bryant Park Elementary is part of Jefferson County, based in Birmingham, AL, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bryant Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chalkville Elementary School (0.8 mi), Center Point Elementary School (2.1 mi), Erwin Intermediate School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.