At a glance
Reported students
529
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
529
William Bryant Elem.: 529 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 351
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about William Bryant Elem.
William Bryant Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Blue Springs. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Blue Springs R-IV. NCES reports 529 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, above the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 White (69.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. 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 William Bryant Elem.
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.5 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.2%
- Hispanic12.1%
- Black11.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
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 Blue Springs R-IV
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lucy Franklin Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
536 reported students
Voy Spears Jr. Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
546 reported students
Sunny Pointe Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
James Lewis Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
473 reported students
William Yates Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
463 reported students
John Nowlin Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
460 reported students
Public schools near William Bryant Elem.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Young Elem. Elementary · Blue Springs R-IV | PK–05 | 330 | 0.9 mi |
| James Walker Elem. Elementary · Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 456 | 0.9 mi |
| Franklin Smith Elem. Elementary · Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 401 | 1.5 mi |
| Cordill-Mason Elem. Elementary · Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 681 | 1.8 mi |
| Thomas J. Ultican Elem. Elementary · Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 419 | 1.9 mi |
| Stony Point Elem. Elementary · Grain Valley R-V | KG–05 | 474 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William Bryant Elem.
What grades does William Bryant Elem. serve?
William Bryant Elem. reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Blue Springs R-IV.
How many students attend William Bryant Elem.?
William Bryant Elem. reported 529 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 351 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William Bryant Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 529 students and 31.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is William Bryant Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
William Bryant Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Blue Springs R-IV attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of William Bryant Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is William Bryant Elem. in?
William Bryant Elem. is part of Blue Springs R-IV, based in Blue Springs, MO, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near William Bryant Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Daniel Young Elem. (0.9 mi), James Walker Elem. (0.9 mi), Franklin Smith Elem. (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.