Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ryan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ryan Elementary serves the southwest part of Denton, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest point being about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ryan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ryan Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ryan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ryan Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Elementary School's ranking?
Ryan Elementary School is ranked #1165 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ryan Elementary School often compared to?
Ryan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ryan Elementary School?
551 students attend Ryan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ryan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ryan Elementary School?
Ryan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ryan Elementary School offer ?
Ryan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ryan Elementary School part of?
Ryan Elementary School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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