Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School?
301 students attend Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School?
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School offer ?
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School part of?
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
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