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Ryan Elementary

Q: Is Ryan Elementary a good school?

Ryan Elementary ranks 1374 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1374^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Ryan Elementary is a mid-sized public school in Denton, TX, serving 551 students in grades PK-5 within the Denton Independent School District (Isd). This school has earned a 4-star rating for nine consecutive years, consistently outperforming its district's 2-star rating, and offers a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

Ryan Elementary's greatest strength is its reading instruction, with recent proficiency scores significantly outpacing both district and state averages. However, mathematics scores are a clear weakness, falling below state averages in two out of three grade levels. This "reading strong, math weak" profile is more pronounced than at nearby McNair Elementary, which shows more balanced performance. The school also shows a dramatic split in effectiveness for different student groups. It is exceptionally effective at serving Special Education students, ranking in the 88th percentile statewide—a remarkable achievement. In contrast, it struggles significantly with students from low socio-economic backgrounds, who rank in the 13th percentile. While the school's overall performance sits in the middle of the neighborhood spectrum, its closest rival, the charter school Denton Classical Academy, has shown less stable performance, making Ryan Elementary the more reliable choice for consistent, above-average academics.

For parents of children with special needs, Ryan Elementary offers a level of support that far exceeds its peers, a true "hidden gem" in this area. There is also a promising trend for English Language Learners, who have shown a significant jump in performance recently, suggesting new interventions may be working. While the school's performance for low-income students is a critical area for improvement, its consistent high marks in reading and exceptional support for special education make it a strong option for many families in the Denton area.

551

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,786

Per pupil spending ?

47.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 W Ryan Rd
Denton, TX 76210

(940) 369-4600

District: Denton Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Ryan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	McMath Middle
High:	Denton High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.6%

White:

35.2%

Asian:

9.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg47%

Texas avg50%

1,374^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 25Elementary Schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd)

549^th of 951Denton Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.6	1374 of 4627	70.3%	★★★★☆
2025	67.7	1226 of 4651	73.6%	★★★★☆
2024	72.7	1032 of 4710	78.1%	★★★★☆
2023	82.2	681 of 4647	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.1	1101 of 4581	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	77.3	839 of 4578	81.7%	★★★★☆
2019	68.8	1122 of 4479	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	55.9	1690 of 4359	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.5	1183 of 4329	72.7%	★★★★☆
2016	71.6	1178 of 4286	72.5%	★★★★☆
2015	59.7	1806 of 4320	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	27.5	3515 of 4260	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	38.6	2950 of 4221	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.3	2438 of 4206	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	63.3	1630 of 4095	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.3	1738 of 3937	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.6	1578 of 3884	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.5	1330 of 3768	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.6	1025 of 3724	72.5%	★★★★☆
2006	72.3	886 of 3476	74.5%	★★★★☆
2005	65.0	1266 of 3475	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	70.1	974 of 3465	71.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.2	966 of 2406	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.4	430 of 1905	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	69.2	495 of 2443	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	80.6	269 of 2443	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	40.0	1467 of 2421	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.5	747 of 2444	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.3	1160 of 2515	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	23.1	2165 of 2483	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.7	406 of 999	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.8	598 of 814	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	67.8	313 of 1045	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	85.3	32 of 1015	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	67.0	295 of 957	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.5	138 of 967	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	42.2	680 of 1009	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	74.3	190 of 1005	81.1%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	61.9	1297 of 4461	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	86.4	235 of 4331	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	79.7	434 of 4295	89.9%	★★★★☆
2018	61.6	1219 of 4240	71.3%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.5	728 of 1643	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	32.0	2131 of 2918	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.0	1979 of 3668	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.0	683 of 3556	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	67.4	792 of 3487	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	77.8	400 of 3446	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	68.4	701 of 3333	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	47.8	1613 of 3226	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.8	1586 of 4575	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.1	1151 of 3744	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.2	872 of 4658	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.5	715 of 4588	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	76.4	836 of 4561	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	75.9	830 of 4499	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	68.6	1088 of 4348	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	58.5	1569 of 4306	63.6%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.7	1716 of 3075	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.6	1659 of 2619	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.0	963 of 2980	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.2	1764 of 2958	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	74.7	690 of 3006	77.0%	★★★★☆
2019	61.0	1437 of 3184	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	1719 of 3106	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.5	2733 of 4413	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.7	2531 of 3644	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.9	2325 of 4465	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.6	813 of 4401	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	62.5	1308 of 4376	70.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.7	978 of 4329	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	64.7	1128 of 4188	73.1%	★★★★☆
2018	47.2	2116 of 4168	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	23.8	3944 of 4520	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.6	2435 of 3705	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.6	2309 of 4594	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	74.5	676 of 4521	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	51.3	2065 of 4477	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.2	701 of 4451	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	65.9	1028 of 4309	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	33.9	3116 of 4264	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.0	1300 of 4582	71.6%	★★★★☆
2025	63.5	1145 of 3739	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.4	1251 of 4647	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	671 of 4585	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	62.8	1437 of 4563	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.4	857 of 4498	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	67.5	1111 of 4357	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	50.0	1993 of 4319	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	521 of 4301	87.9%	★★★★☆
2025	59.7	1075 of 3549	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.2	1958 of 4292	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.0	390 of 4086	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	49.5	1608 of 3952	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.4	1342 of 3799	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.6	718 of 3684	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	46.2	1630 of 3558	54.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.5	879 of 3006	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	77.0	447 of 2612	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	73.2	623 of 3108	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	68.9	833 of 3106	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	64.6	987 of 3082	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.5	756 of 3082	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	69.5	806 of 3142	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	62.7	1037 of 3127	66.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)88th percentile+18 vs school

Male (2026)72nd percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)71st percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile~ school

Female (2026)65th percentile-5 vs school

African American (2026)60th percentile-10 vs school

Asian (2026)59th percentile-11 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)56th percentile-15 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)44th percentile-26 vs school

Hispanic (2026)38th percentile-32 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)13th percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading66%+12 vs state

Mathematics46%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Great strides have been made to make this school great again. You can feel the difference walking into the school, there is a smile on everyone's face. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, January 5, 2016

my daughter goes to pre-k. she loves it there. i found her progressing in many area i love the school Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 30, 2015

This is a social experiment by the district. Turn over has been very high amongst teachers for past 3 years. Families pulled their kids to other districts or schools in area to leave this campus. Leadership is lacking. Close Quote

Schools Near Ryan Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Ryan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 W Ryan Rd	Denton	76210	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-4600	551	43	12.7	47.2%	194 (35.2%)	42 (7.6%)	246 (44.6%)	52 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	64.6	1374^th of 4627 public elementary schools	70.3%		67.7	1226^th of 4651 public elementary schools	73.6%	148	18.2	30.0			0.0		58.9	64.2	74.3	43.2	52.8	42.7	$8,786
Denton Classical Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4420 Country Club Rd	Denton	76210	Denton County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 316-3663	190	16	11.8	28.9%	110 (57.9%)	22 (11.6%)	31 (16.3%)	8 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.0%)	44	2441^st of 4627 public elementary schools	47.2%		66.8	1272^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	72.7%	1169							46.0	57.1	60.9	29.7	28.6	56.5	$10,843
McNair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1212 Hickory Creek Rd	Denton	76210	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-3600	599	43	13.9	53.1%	206 (34.4%)	41 (6.8%)	314 (52.4%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	67.8	1234^th of 4627 public elementary schools	73.3%		75.7	911^th of 4651 public elementary schools	80.4%	323	11.1	37.5	46.7		25.0	12.5	55.1	67.4	61.1	48.0	54.1	57.8	$8,985
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Teasley	Denton	76205	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-2900	537	41	13.1	44.3%	246 (45.8%)	87 (16.2%)	126 (23.5%)	37 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	37 (6.9%)	64.1	1394^th of 4627 public elementary schools	69.9%		59.7	1595^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.7%	201							52.1	57.7	69.3	45.2	55.1	51.1	$9,805
Nelson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3909 Teasley Ln	Denton	76210	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-1400	527	41	12.8	38.7%	213 (40.4%)	65 (12.3%)	181 (34.3%)	25 (4.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.6%)	51.2	2052^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	55.7%		64	1388^th of 4651 public elementary schools	70.2%	664							48.3	59.4	57.1	36.8	55.0	37.4	$10,066
Borman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Parvin St	Denton	76205	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-2500	523	46	11.3	76.9%	78 (14.9%)	74 (14.1%)	318 (60.8%)	17 (3.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.3%)	39.6	2781^st of 4627 public elementary schools	39.9%		21.2	3960^th of 4651 public elementary schools	14.9%	1179	37.5	37.5	33.3	20.0		0.0	47.7	50.0	44.7	50.0	42.9	25.5	$12,098
Hawk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Oakmont Dr	Corinth	76210	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-1800	610	44	13.9	19.2%	341 (55.9%)	36 (5.9%)	124 (20.3%)	58 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.0%)	82.5	678^th of 4627 public elementary schools	85.3%		85.8	541^st of 4651 public elementary schools	88.4%	137							69.9	75.7	73.3	45.7	73.2	60.0	$8,414
Blanton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9501 Stacee Ln	Lantana	76266	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-0700	470	37	12.8	5.7%	326 (69.4%)	23 (4.9%)	62 (13.2%)	28 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.4%)	91.8	299^th of 4627 public elementary schools	93.5%		90.8	343^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	92.6%	44							83.8	71.1	80.3	73.5	72.0	67.1	$9,192
Hilltop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 Harrison Ln	Argyle	76226	Denton County	Argyle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 464-0564	788	46	17.2	8.4%	534 (67.8%)	15 (1.9%)	102 (12.9%)	100 (12.7%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.8%)	83.7	632^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	86.3%		77.5	865^th of 4651 public elementary schools	81.4%	233							71.8	72.7	63.8	63.3	63.6	66.9	$9,128
Rivera Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Newton St	Denton	76205	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 369-3800	604	51	11.8	79.8%	80 (13.2%)	187 (31.0%)	302 (50.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	18.1	4153^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	10.2%		14.9	4297^th of 4651 public elementary schools	7.6%	144	12.5	25.0	14.3	27.3	0.0	14.3	29.6	23.2	39.8	29.0	36.9	33.0	$9,820

Frequently Asked Questions about Ryan Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Ryan Elementary?

Students at Ryan Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 35% White, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ryan Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ryan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McMath Middle
High : Denton High School

Is Ryan Elementary a good school?

Ryan Elementary ranks 1374^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Ryan Elementary in?

Denton Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Ryan Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 551 students attended Ryan Elementary.

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