Serving 590 students in grades 1-8, Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School #19 serves the northwest part of Passaic, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19's student population of 590 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Rankings
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1888 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hispanic
95%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
1%
37%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19's ranking?
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 is ranked #1888 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19?
590 students attend Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19?
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 offer ?
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 part of?
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 is part of Passaic City School District.
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