Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School
Tel:
(408)928-8650
- Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7002 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School is B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Aptitud Community Academy At Goss (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redwood City Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 607 students
0.3 miles
2960 Story Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(408)708-4664 0.3 K-5 607 - San Jose Aptitud Community Academy At Goss Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 469 students
0.5 miles
2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408)928-7656 0.5 K-8 469 - San Jose Sylvia Cassell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 427 students
0.6 miles
1300 Tallahassee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-7200 0.6 K-5 427 - San Jose Adelante Dual Language Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 603 students
0.7 miles
2999 Ridgemont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408)928-1900 0.7 K-8 603 - San Jose B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 190 students
0.7 miles
14265 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408)729-2281 0.7 9-12 190
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