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Bryant Elem.

PublicElementaryGrades PK–5

827 W College, Independence, MO 64050 · (816) 521-5400 · Part of Independence 30 School District

Independence’s School Grade C+ better than 35% of Missouri school districts

Directions
Students
193
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
The gist

What stands out about Bryant Elem.

  • Its own letter, B+: better results than 67% of Missouri’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
  • Small classes: 12 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 11.9% since 2020–21
  • Next stop for Independence kids: 3 middle schools

On the path

Where Independence kids come from and go next. The whole path →

PK–5Bryant Elem.You are here
7–83 middle schoolsDepends on your address

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency47%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 45.2%

Its own letter, B+, places these results among Missouri’s 2,023 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

827 W College, Independence

Students

Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten24
Grade 128
Grade 235
Grade 339
Grade 437
Grade 530
Enrollment over time
219’20
223’21
235’22
227’23
193’24

Down 11.9% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 47%Hispanic 35%Black 11%Two or more races 7%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Bryant Elem. from Independence families.

Other schools in Independence 30 School District

The district →
Sycamore Hills Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Independence
B
574 students18:1
William Southern Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Independence
C
458 students18:1
Korte Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Independence
C−
444 students15:1
Glendale Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Independence
B
417 students14:1
Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Independence
C
401 students15:1
Ott Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Independence
B−
384 students15:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Missouri’s other public schools; Independence’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.