RYERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RYERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wayne Township Public School District school district, located in WAYNE, NJ with about 284 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 25 teachers, RYERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

RYERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 30 McClelland Avenue in Wayne, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Wayne Township Public School District, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and structured academic environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while also incorporating technology and enrichment activities designed to encourage student engagement and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ryerson Elementary is noted for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders. The school prioritizes a positive school climate, often focusing on character development and social-emotional learning to ensure that students feel safe and valued. With its dedicated faculty and commitment to individualized instruction, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to the middle school level while promoting a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact RYERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 633-3180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

30 MC CLELLAND AVENUE
WAYNE, NJ 07470-7411
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RYERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WAYNE, NJ with about 284 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
284
Teachers:
25.53
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 284 students

White
61.3%
Hispanic/Latino
25.0%
Asian
8.5%
Black or African American
3.9%
Two or more races
1.4%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.