William Cullen Bryant School

www.teaneckschools.org/bryantelementaryschool_home.aspx

267 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

William Cullen Bryant School, located at 1 Tryon Avenue in Teaneck, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Teaneck Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. It serves as a foundational institution within the local neighborhood, focusing on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school is recognized for its commitment to reflecting the diverse and multicultural character of the Teaneck community. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and students, Bryant School aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares children for their subsequent years in the middle and high school levels. With its long-standing presence in the area, the school remains a key pillar in the district’s efforts to provide equitable and high-quality public education to all its residents.

267

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Cullen Bryant School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	76
Black	96
Asian	21
Two or More	7
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Black
96 (36.0 %)
Hispanic
76 (28.5 %)
White
58 (21.7 %)
Asian
21 (7.9 %)
Two or More
7 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.9 %)
American Indian
4 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Teaneck School District
Phone:	(201)833-5546
Website:	http://www.teaneckschools.org/bryantelementaryschool_home.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 221

Kindergarten 1

Ungraded 45