Ryan Elementary

Summary:

Ryan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Denton, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 612. The school is part of the Denton Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 565 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ryan Elementary consistently outperforms the Denton ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores, particularly in reading, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade reading proficiency rates consistently above 50%. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to nearby schools. Ryan Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance, and its student subgroups, such as Asian students, special education students, and English language learners, often rank in the top quartile or top third of Texas elementary schools.

While Ryan Elementary's overall academic performance is strong, there may be opportunities to further improve the performance of certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students. Compared to other nearby schools, such as Hilltop Elementary in the Argyle ISD and Denton Classical Academy (a public charter school), Ryan Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic performance, making it a valuable asset within the Denton ISD and the broader educational landscape of the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 W Ryan Rd
       Denton, TX  76210


(940) 369-4600

District: Denton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1024th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,017 Help


Students who attend Ryan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McMath Middle
High:    Denton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  678

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.8%
White:
39.1%
Asian:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ryan Elementary ranks better than 78.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.8%), White (39.1%), Asian (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ryan Elementary is 11.8, which is the 4th best among 24 elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ryan Elementary is $11,017. 14 elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ryan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ryan Elementary 1024th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ryan Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Denton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Denton Independent School District (Isd) 565th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ryan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.11 974th 3465 71.9%
2005 65.02 1266th 3475 63.6%
2006 72.32 886th 3476 74.5%
2007 70.64 1025th 3724 72.5%
2008 65.51 1330th 3768 64.7%
2009 62.57 1578th 3884 59.4%
2010 60.27 1738th 3937 55.9%
2011 63.25 1630th 4095 60.2%
2012 47.30 2438th 4206 42.0%
2013 38.62 2950th 4221 30.1%
2014 27.53 3515th 4260 17.5%
2015 59.68 1806th 4320 58.2%
2016 71.57 1178th 4286 72.5%
2017 66.46 1183rd 4329 72.7%
2018 55.88 1690th 4359 61.2%
2019 68.83 1122nd 4479 74.9%
2021 77.33 839th 4578 81.7%
2022 71.15 1101st 4581 76.0%
2023 82.18 681st 4647 85.3%
2024 72.67 1024th 4675 78.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.76 1613th 3226 50.0%
2019 68.43 701st 3333 79.0%
2021 77.76 400th 3446 88.4%
2022 67.39 792nd 3487 77.3%
2023 70.98 683rd 3556 80.8%
2024 44.02 1959th 3638 46.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.19 1630th 3558 54.2%
2019 65.63 718th 3684 80.5%
2021 51.36 1342nd 3799 64.7%
2022 49.55 1608th 3952 59.3%
2023 79.99 390th 4086 90.5%
2024 49.17 1946th 4261 54.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.86 3116th 4264 26.9%
2019 65.93 1028th 4309 76.1%
2021 73.19 701st 4451 84.3%
2022 51.32 2065th 4477 53.9%
2023 74.51 676th 4521 85.0%
2024 48.55 2289th 4560 49.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.46 1569th 4306 63.6%
2019 68.57 1088th 4348 75.0%
2021 75.90 830th 4499 81.6%
2022 76.40 836th 4561 81.7%
2023 79.52 715th 4588 84.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.50 1719th 3106 44.7%
2019 60.99 1437th 3184 54.9%
2021 74.71 690th 3006 77.0%
2022 52.22 1764th 2958 40.4%
2023 67.95 963rd 2980 67.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.61 1219th 4240 71.3%
2019 79.74 434th 4295 89.9%
2021 86.35 235th 4331 94.6%
2022 61.90 1297th 4461 70.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.99 1993rd 4319 53.9%
2019 67.55 1111th 4357 74.5%
2021 75.40 857th 4498 80.9%
2022 62.78 1437th 4563 68.5%
2023 81.25 671st 4585 85.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.33 190th 1005 81.1%
2019 42.24 680th 1009 32.6%
2021 79.48 138th 967 85.7%
2022 67.02 295th 957 69.2%
2023 85.33 32nd 1015 96.8%
2024 67.80 312th 1035 69.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.06 2165th 2483 12.8%
2019 49.35 1160th 2515 53.9%
2021 59.48 747th 2444 69.4%
2022 39.97 1467th 2421 39.4%
2023 80.63 269th 2443 89.0%
2024 69.24 491st 2421 79.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.16 2116th 4168 49.2%
2019 64.66 1128th 4188 73.1%
2021 67.68 978th 4329 77.4%
2022 62.47 1308th 4376 70.1%
2023 72.62 813th 4401 81.5%
2024 46.88 2302nd 4431 48.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ryan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.74 1037th 3127 66.8%
2019 69.45 806th 3142 74.3%
2021 69.49 756th 3082 75.5%
2022 64.62 987th 3082 68.0%
2023 68.95 833rd 3106 73.2%
2024 73.18 621st 3078 79.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Ryan Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Open Quote Great strides have been made to make this school great again. You can feel the difference walking into the school, there is a smile on everyone's face. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Open Quote my daughter goes to pre-k. she loves it there. i found her progressing in many area i love the school Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 30, 2015

Open Quote This is a social experiment by the district. Turn over has been very high amongst teachers for past 3 years. Families pulled their kids to other districts or schools in area to leave this campus. Leadership is lacking. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ryan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 451 38 22 182 4 n/a n/a 0 697
2003 451 38 22 182 4 n/a n/a 0 697
2004 364 32 17 153 6 n/a n/a 0 572
2005 351 61 17 162 7 n/a n/a 0 598
2006 366 54 14 155 2 n/a n/a 0 591
2007 377 56 11 173 2 n/a n/a 0 619
2008 262 37 11 174 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2009 255 30 11 207 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2010 254 31 9 212 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2011 230 39 11 252 2 0 5 0 539
2012 217 34 11 281 0 0 9 0 552
2013 257 24 8 303 2 0 11 0 605
2014 218 31 14 324 1 1 7 0 596
2015 219 33 9 315 5 2 5 0 588
2016 225 25 5 334 4 1 4 0 598
2017 230 37 11 353 3 1 7 0 642
2018 248 50 20 346 5 2 1 0 672
2019 243 58 31 308 3 2 1 0 646
2020 236 58 29 226 4 1 1 0 555
2021 242 49 28 213 1 2 9 0 544
2022 254 51 21 211 1 2 14 0 554
2023 270 44 36 245 0 1 16 0 612
2024 265 42 60 290 0 1 20 0 678

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ryan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 697 45.3 15.4 27.1
2003 697 45.3 15.4 27.1
2004 572 41.1 13.9 30.1
2005 598 42.0 14.2 33.3
2006 591 43.7 13.5 27.4
2007 619 44.2 14.0 30.9
2008 486 41.3 11.8 35
2009 504 44.4 11.4 41.1
2010 506 46.1 10.9 41.5
2011 539 49.0 10.9 46.4
2012 552 42.6 12.9 53.8
2013 605 43.8 13.7 49.6
2014 596 42.5 14.0 53
2015 588 44.0 13.3 57.8
2016 598 48.0 12.4 58.5
2017 642 48.0 13.3 57.2
2018 672 48.0 13.9 56.5
2019 646 48.2 13.3 55.4
2020 555 43.5 12.7 44.5
2021 544 44.0 12.3 43.8
2022 554 45.5 12.1 42.6
2023 612 42.5 14.3 40.7
2024 678 57.3 11.8 44.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ryan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 697 45.3 15.4 27.1
2003 697 45.3 15.4 27.1
2004 572 41.1 13.9 30.1
2005 598 42.0 14.2 33.3
2006 591 43.7 13.5 27.4
2007 619 44.2 14.0 30.9
2008 486 41.3 11.8 35
2009 504 44.4 11.4 41.1
2010 506 46.1 10.9 41.5
2011 539 49.0 10.9 46.4
2012 552 42.6 12.9 53.8
2013 605 43.8 13.7 49.6
2014 596 42.5 14.0 53
2015 588 44.0 13.3 57.8
2016 598 48.0 12.4 58.5
2017 642 48.0 13.3 57.2
2018 672 48.0 13.9 56.5
2019 646 48.2 13.3 55.4
2020 555 43.5 12.7 44.5
2021 544 44.0 12.3 43.8
2022 554 45.5 12.1 42.6
2023 612 42.5 14.3 40.7
2024 678 57.3 11.8 44.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ryan Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $695 (7.4%) $8,754 (92.7%) $9,448
2020 $501 (5.1%) $9,354 (94.9%) $9,855
2021 $1,385 (12.6%) $9,632 (87.4%) $11,017

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ryan Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1122nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 681st of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ryan Elementary)3559
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4451
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ryan Elementary)4968
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4841
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ryan Elementary)1314
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))3025
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Ryan Elementary)4756
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4747
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ryan Elementary)6170
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5345
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ryan Elementary)7572
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))6057
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ryan Elementary)7565
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))6348
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ryan Elementary)5646
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5332
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students646612
 5.3%
African American5844
 24.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian3136
 16.1%
Hispanic308245
 20.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White243270
 11.1%
Two or More Races116
 1500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.4%40.7%
 14.7%


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Students who attend Ryan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McMath Middle
High : Denton High School

Students at Ryan Elementary are 43% Hispanic, 39% White, 9% Asian, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 678 students attended Ryan Elementary.

Ryan Elementary ranks 1024th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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