Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School is 0.30, 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
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
244 students attend Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School?
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School located?
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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