At a glance
Reported students
248
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
308
Bryant Elementary School: 248 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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
- 247
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Bryant Elementary School
Bryant Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kearney. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Kearney Public Schools. NCES reports 248 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 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 (56.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.9%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bryant Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.28 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
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.24
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.9%
- Hispanic35.9%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Kearney Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
257 reported students
Windy Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
259 reported students
Emerson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
235 reported students
Buffalo Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
284 reported students
Northeast Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Public schools near Bryant Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Kearney Public Schools | PK–05 | 284 | 0.7 mi |
| Emerson Elementary School Elementary · Kearney Public Schools | PK–05 | 235 | 0.9 mi |
| Park Elementary School Elementary · Kearney Public Schools | PK–05 | 257 | 1.2 mi |
| Kenwood Elementary School Elementary · Kearney Public Schools | PK–05 | 398 | 1.3 mi |
| Northeast Elementary School Elementary · Kearney Public Schools | PK–05 | 397 | 1.4 mi |
| Windy Hills Elementary School Elementary · Kearney Public Schools | PK–05 | 259 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bryant Elementary School
What grades does Bryant Elementary School serve?
Bryant Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kearney Public Schools.
How many students attend Bryant Elementary School?
Bryant Elementary School reported 248 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 247 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bryant Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 248 students and 19.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bryant Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bryant Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Kearney Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bryant Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.1% 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 Elementary School in?
Bryant Elementary School is part of Kearney Public Schools, based in Kearney, NE, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bryant Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Elementary School (0.7 mi), Emerson Elementary School (0.9 mi), Park Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.