- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, NJ
Ryerson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ryerson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341728004988
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ryerson Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ryerson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ryerson Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, NJ.
School address
District: Wayne Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341728004988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ryerson Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 341728004988 · Wayne, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 10:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students)
Ryerson Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ryerson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Valley H
Wayne Valley High School
1,201 students
- Wayne Hills Hi
Wayne Hills High School
1,162 students
- Schuyler Colfa
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
650 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Middle School
617 students
- George Washing
George Washington Middle School
493 students
- This school 250
Ryerson Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Ryerson Elementary School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ryerson Elementary School compares
Ryerson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 23% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Ryerson Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne Township Public School District reports $27,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ryerson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ryerson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ryerson Elementary School
How many students attend Ryerson Elementary School?
Ryerson Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ryerson Elementary School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ryerson Elementary School?
22.8% of students at Ryerson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ryerson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ryerson Elementary School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Wayne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ryerson Elementary School?
Ryerson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ryerson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Ryerson Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Besides Ryerson Elementary School, Wayne Township Public School District also operates Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students), Wayne Hills High School (1,162 students), and Schuyler Colfax Middle School (650 students). See the Wayne Township Public School District district page for the complete list.