THOMAS P. RYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 364 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Thomas P. Ryan Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School is a public school located in the Berryessa Union School District in San Jose, California. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential area and functions as a neighborhood hub for the local community. It is known for maintaining a focused academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement within a diverse suburban setting.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive educational climate where teachers and staff prioritize both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the Berryessa district, Ryan Elementary benefits from active parent involvement and a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school. By integrating modern educational practices with a stable school culture, the institution strives to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Thomas P. Ryan Elementary at (408) 928-8650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Jose, CA 95127-4026
(408) 928-8650
THOMAS P. RYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Jose, CA with about 364 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alum Rock Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 364
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 364 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS P. RYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.3%
- Asian
- 16.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- White
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 43.4%
- Male
- 56.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.