Excellent
#408 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 17% in state
Ryerson Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne Township Public School District · Wayne, NJ
A Wayne Township Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 MC CLELLAND AVENUE, Wayne, NJ 07470
- Math 40% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ryerson Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ryerson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,561
Median home value
$596,700
Median rent
$2,126/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Carter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Packanack Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wayne Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 15
- District spending per student
- $27,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ryerson Elementary School is listed in Wayne Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ryerson Elementary School
Ryerson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wayne, NJ, part of Wayne Township Public School District, serving approximately 248 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ryerson Elementary School
What grades does Ryerson Elementary School serve?
Ryerson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ryerson Elementary School?
Ryerson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ryerson Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ryerson Elementary School rank in NJ?
Ryerson Elementary School ranks #408 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ryerson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ryerson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ryerson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ryerson Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ryerson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ryerson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ryerson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ryerson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ryerson Elementary School?
31.5% of students at Ryerson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (973) 633-3180
- Area population (ZIP 07470)
- 54,131
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07470; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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