Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School

www.khryerson.org

316 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School, located in Madison, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Madison Public Schools district, the institution is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school.

The school community is highly collaborative, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a dedicated faculty focused on differentiated instruction. Ryerson Elementary offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and modern educational resources designed to engage students across diverse learning styles. With its focus on community building and character development, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

316

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	19
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
282 (89.2 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.0 %)
Two or More
11 (3.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison School District
Phone:	(203)245-6440
Website:	http://www.khryerson.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	2
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 72

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 82