Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- 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 323 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every child, every day, leading the way
School Rankings
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 939 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 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 939 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
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
7%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School's ranking?
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
323 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, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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