Ryan Elementary School

1405 Centaur Village Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ryan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ryan Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ryan Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ryan Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#518 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ryan Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ryan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ryan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ryan Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ryan Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ryan Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ryan Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ryan Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ryan Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ryan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ryan Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Ryan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ryan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ryan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ryan Elementary School's ranking?
Ryan Elementary School is ranked #518 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ryan Elementary School often compared to?
Ryan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Elementary School, Peak To Peak Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ryan Elementary School?
418 students attend Ryan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ryan Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ryan Elementary School?
Ryan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ryan Elementary School offer ?
Ryan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ryan Elementary School part of?
Ryan Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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