Enrollment
260
Elementary
DISTRICT 212 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEACHWOOD CITY·NCES 390435500123
Bryden Elementary School
25501 Bryden Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122 · (216) 831-3933 · Cuyahoga County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL260 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 33.6:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
66 students
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 81 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 98 | 38% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 31% |
Student demographics
75%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Beachwood City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bryden Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryden Elementary School this school | 260 | 25.4% | N/A |
| Hilltop Elementary School Beachwood | 300 | 21.7% | 87.4% |
| Grace L Roxbury Elementary School Solon | 487 | 19.1% | 98.2% |
| Mayfield Center Elementary School Mayfield | 468 | 28.0% | 85.2% |
| Normandy Elementary School Dayton | 495 | 36.4% | 76.8% |
| Indian Run Elementary School Dublin | 476 | 24.8% | 76.0% |
Matched among Ohio elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bryden Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Cuyahoga County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 260 | #1,419 of 1,808 | #135 of 193 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #73 of 1,582 | #7 of 158 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 74.7% | #8 of 1,590 | #3 of 158 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 25.4% | #580 of 767 | #25 of 42 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.1% | #262 of 561 | #31 of 64 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
260
-54 (-17%) vs 2020
-4% since 1990-91, when it was 270
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 12.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 260 | 20.1 | 12.9:1 | 25% (66) |
| 2023-24 | 263 | 21.7 | 12.1:1 | 21% (56) |
| 2022-23 | 284 | 22.2 | 12.8:1 | 13% (36) |
| 2020-21 | 314 | 26 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 232 | 17.6 | 13.2:1 | 3% (8) |
| 2015-16 | 246 | 17 | 14.5:1 | 7% (17) |
| 2010-11 | 303 | 20 | 15.2:1 | 11% (34) |
| 2000-01 | 287 | 29 | 9.9:1 | 5% (13) |
| 1990-91 | 270 | 22 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bryden Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 12% (232 to 260); teachers up 14% (17.6 to 20.1).
About Bryden Elementary School
Bryden Elementary School, a small elementary school, is located in Beachwood, Ohio. The school has 260 students in 2024-25 across kindergarten through 2. Elementary schools in Ohio have about 404 students on average; enrollment here is 36% lower.
Bryden Elementary School is part of Beachwood City, where 5 schools serve 1,583 students.
White students account for 35% of enrollment at Bryden Elementary School, more than any other group. Other groups include 25% Asian, 23% Black, 9% Hispanic, and 8% multiracial. By comparison, Cuyahoga County residents are about 58% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 75%.
Based on 20.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, Bryden Elementary School has a ratio of 12.9:1. Compared with the 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio, this school's ratio is lower. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 25%. The average for public schools in Cuyahoga County is similar, at 27%.
In the wider Cuyahoga County area, median household income comes to about $64,468, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Cuyahoga County counts 352 public schools with about 155,924 students.
Among nearby public schools, Beachwood Middle School is closest at about 0.8 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Suburb: Large: in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Bryden Elementary School had a net loss of 54 students, or 17%.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Bryden Elementary School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Cuyahoga County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,245,873
Census ACS
Median income
$64,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
352
155,924 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Beachwood City
- Beachwood High SchoolHigh · 620 students
- Beachwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 327 students
- Hilltop Elementary SchoolElementary · 300 students
- Fairmount Early Childhood CenterElementary · 76 students
Other schools in Beachwood
- Beachwood High SchoolHigh · 620 students
- Beachwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 327 students
- Hilltop Elementary SchoolElementary · 300 students
- Fairmount Early Childhood CenterElementary · 76 students
Nearby schools
- Beachwood Middle School0.8 mi · 327
- Mercer Elementary School0.9 mi · 396
- Beachwood High School1.0 mi · 620
- Fairmount Early Childhood Center1.3 mi · 76
- Luther E Ball (Chjcf)1.7 mi · 120
- Shaker Hts Middle School1.8 mi · 939
Frequently asked questions
About Bryden Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Bryden Elementary School?
Bryden Elementary School enrolls approximately 260 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does Bryden Elementary School serve?
Bryden Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many teachers does Bryden Elementary School have?
Bryden Elementary School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Bryden Elementary School?
At Bryden Elementary School, the student body is approximately 35% White, 9% Hispanic, 23% Black, 25% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Bryden Elementary School public or private?
Bryden Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Beachwood City.
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