Bryson Elementary

1,038 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bryson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the growing suburban community of Simpsonville, South Carolina. Serving students in the Greenville County School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The faculty emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional development, and collaborative learning.

Beyond the classroom, Bryson Elementary is known for its active school community and dedicated parental involvement. The school maintains a welcoming atmosphere that encourages strong partnerships between families and educators, helping to create a cohesive educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions and beyond, the school leverages its location in the vibrant Simpsonville area to provide a stable, nurturing, and high-achieving environment for its diverse student body.

1,038

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bryson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	218
Black	277
Asian	19
Two or More	79
American Indian	2

White
443 (42.7%)
Black
277 (26.7%)
Hispanic
218 (21.0%)
Two or More
79 (7.6%)
Asian
19 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-3600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,038
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 153

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 158

Grade 3 162

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 174