Ryerson Elementary School

www.wayneschools.com

237 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

237

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ryerson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	66
Black	6
Asian	19
Two or More	7

White
139 (58.6 %)
Hispanic
66 (27.8 %)
Asian
19 (8.0 %)
Two or More
7 (3.0 %)
Black
6 (2.5 %)

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:	No
District:	Wayne Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)633-3180
Website:	http://www.wayneschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 32

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 38

Ungraded 30