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Bryant Elementary

4324 Third St., Riverside, CA 92501Riverside Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
334
Students
Total enrolled
$17,213
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 20% vs nat'l
22.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 45% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 334 students in grades KG–06 in Riverside, California.
20% above average funding
District spends $17,213 per pupil, 20% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bryant Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Riverside, California, serving grades KG–06 with 334 students. The district invests $17,213 per student — 20% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Bryant Elementary

334
Total Students
22.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution170 male · 164 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 237 students
Student Composition
16%
72%
Asian1%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino72%
Black5%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 063315005132

Academic Outcomes at Bryant Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 33th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92501

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,213Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,213
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,574
Student Support$3,270
Administration$2,066
Operations$2,582
Other$1,721
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,213 spent per student, an estimated $7,625 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
24%
State government
64.5%
Local (property tax)
24.1%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,213/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mark Twain ElementaryJefferson ElementaryJohn F. Kennedy ElementaryMountain View Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Matthew Gage MiddleFrank Augustus Miller MiddleSierra MiddleUniversity Heights Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Martin Luther King Jr. HighPolytechnic HighRamona HighJohn W. North High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyRiverside County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRiverside Unified →
Phone: (951)788-7453
NCES ID: 063315005132
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Riverside seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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2,901 students · 09–12
● 48 opp51% FRL
High
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2,660 students · 09–12
69% FRL
High
Ramona High
2,220 students · 09–12
● 38 opp86% FRL
High
John W. North High
2,173 students · 09–12
● 48 opp87% FRL
High
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1,957 students · 09–12
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Other
Riverside Virtual
1,200 students · KG–12
● 41 opp84% FRL
Elem
Mark Twain Elementary
1,019 students · KG–06
● 48 opp50% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elementary
920 students · KG–06
● 38 opp87% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4324 Third St., Riverside, CA 92501
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.