Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School's student population of 316 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School's ranking?
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School often compared to?
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School?
316 students attend Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School?
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School offer ?
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School part of?
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School is part of Madison School District.
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