Thomas P. Ryan Elementary

275 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

275

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas P. Ryan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	236
Black	1
Asian	26
Two or More	8

Hispanic
236 (85.8 %)
Asian
26 (9.5 %)
Two or More
8 (2.9 %)
White
4 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-8650
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 51