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Ryan Elementary School

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Ryan Elementary School ranks 835 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

835^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Ryan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Bronson Community School District in Bronson, Michigan. The school has 213 students and has been consistently ranked around the middle of Michigan elementary schools, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ryan Elementary School faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 16.2% to 30.8%, which are significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in core subjects are generally below the state averages, suggesting academic performance is an area that needs improvement. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.87% to 76.79%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $10,910 in 2020-2021 to $16,352 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average.

When comparing Ryan Elementary School to nearby schools, such as Anderson Elementary and schools in other districts, similar patterns emerge. Chronic absenteeism rates are consistently high across the region, and test scores vary, with most schools struggling to meet state averages. Free and reduced lunch rates are also high across the board, indicating widespread economic challenges in the area. While the school's increased spending suggests a commitment to supporting its students, the continued academic challenges and high rates of chronic absenteeism indicate that more targeted and effective interventions may be needed to improve student outcomes.

217

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,352

Per pupil spending ?

71%

Free/discounted lunch ?

461 Rudd St
Bronson, MI 49028-1426

(517) 369-3254

District: Bronson Community School District

Students who attend Ryan Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Bronson JrSr High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

15.2%

African American:

0.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 41st percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2025

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Michigan avg39%

835^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

325^th of 613Bronson Community School District among Michigan 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	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	41.7	835 of 1488	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.5	997 of 1486	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.1	980 of 1470	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.2	909 of 1344	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.0	917 of 1153	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.6	774 of 1408	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.0	721 of 1448	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	38.8	888 of 1466	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.0	892 of 1548	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.3	931 of 1580	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.1	800 of 1533	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	64.1	552 of 1563	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.1	751 of 1566	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.6	666 of 1552	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.3	932 of 1552	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.2	994 of 1589	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.3	1227 of 1577	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	43.4	1133 of 1565	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	52.8	906 of 1545	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	32.9	195 of 270	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	39.7	775 of 1338	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.3	779 of 1342	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.0	860 of 1321	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.6	781 of 1106	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.3	751 of 902	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.7	585 of 1171	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.4	899 of 1443	37.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	42.9	99 of 188	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.9	34 of 86	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.0	65 of 222	70.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	56.6	513 of 1346	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.9	809 of 1381	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.6	865 of 1350	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.0	545 of 1099	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.1	432 of 749	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.6	407 of 1134	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.4	510 of 1397	63.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	35.2	863 of 1366	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.6	1011 of 1347	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.8	1055 of 1334	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.4	868 of 1139	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.1	813 of 915	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.6	690 of 1196	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.7	504 of 1446	65.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	32.1	845 of 1206	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.2	933 of 1204	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.3	944 of 1198	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.1	890 of 1102	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.4	827 of 1005	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.4	656 of 1128	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.9	724 of 1253	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)62nd percentile+18 vs school

Hispanic (2023)47th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2025)42nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)37th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)30th percentile-14 vs school

English Language Learner (2018)28th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Science42%~ state avg

English Language Arts39%-3 vs state

Math33%-5 vs state

Social Studies20%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)				M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ryan Elementary School	Public	3-5	461 Rudd St	Bronson	49028	Branch County	Bronson Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 369-3254	217	17	13.1	71.0%	182 (83.9%)	1 (0.5%)	33 (15.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.7	835^th of 1488 public elementary schools	43.9%		31.5	997^th of 1486 public elementary schools	32.9%	162		41.6	38.0	36.5		40.3	36.6	21.6	41.9		20.3		$16,352	$1,782	$14,570
Anderson Elementary School	Public	K-2	335 E Corey St	Bronson	49028	Branch County	Bronson Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 369-3234	216	15	14.8	73.6%	172 (79.6%)	3 (1.4%)	39 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)													$17,225	$2,232	$14,993
Burr Oak Elementary School	Public	K-8	326 E Eagle St	Burr Oak	49030	St. Joseph County	Burr Oak Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 489-5181	138	11	12.9	67.4%	118 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.2%)	32.9	968^th of 1488 public elementary schools	34.9%		25.5	1088^th of 1486 public elementary schools	26.8%	120	41.2				31.3	30.0			28.6	23.5		23.5	$11,643	$1,516	$10,126
Colon Elementary School	Public	K-8	328 E State St	Colon	49040	St. Joseph County	Colon Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 432-2121	223	20	11.4	60.5%	212 (95.1%)	5 (2.2%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	22.8	1115^th of 1488 public elementary schools	25.1%		13.8	1267^th of 1486 public elementary schools	14.7%	152		29.7	33.3	17.6		32.4	21.1		20.6		14.7		$14,759	$3,515	$11,244
Leonidas School	Public	K-8	328 E State St	Colon	49040	St. Joseph County	Colon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(248) 770-5761	35	2	17.5	20.0%	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$10,308	$973	$9,335
Lakeland Elementary School	Public, Magnet	4-5	235 Western Ave	Coldwater	49036	Branch County	Coldwater Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 279-5980	375	19	19.5	68.8%	298 (79.5%)	12 (3.2%)	49 (13.1%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	32.7	974^th of 1488 public elementary schools	34.5%		32.5	981^st of 1486 public elementary schools	34.0%	7			36.1	36.9			35.3	26.0	27.0		17.5		$13,005	$2,018	$10,986
Larsen Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-1	25 Parkhurst Ave	Coldwater	49036	Branch County	Coldwater Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 279-5960	463	27	17.1	66.3%	362 (78.2%)	31 (6.7%)	50 (10.8%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)								(n/a)													$14,184	$2,993	$11,191
Eastwood School	Public	3-5	909 S Franks Ave	Sturgis	49091	St. Joseph County	Sturgis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 659-1560	642	35	18.3	75.9%	379 (59.0%)	17 (2.6%)	222 (34.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.6%)	24.7	1087^th of 1488 public elementary schools	26.9%		28.3	1048^th of 1486 public elementary schools	29.5%	39		25.9	26.4	20.4		34.3	31.2	23.1	25.0		16.9		$12,993	$1,668	$11,325
Wall School	Public	K-2	702 E Lafayette St	Sturgis	49091	St. Joseph County	Sturgis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 659-1570	292	20	14.6	71.2%	157 (53.8%)	4 (1.4%)	123 (42.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)													$14,231	$1,709	$12,521
Congress School	Public	K-2	421 E Congress St	Sturgis	49091	St. Joseph County	Sturgis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 659-1565	162	12	14.0	70.4%	94 (58.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (39.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)													$13,073	$1,661	$11,412

Frequently Asked Questions about Ryan Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Ryan Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ryan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bronson JrSr High School

What is the racial makeup of Ryan Elementary School?

Students at Ryan Elementary School are 84% White, 15% Hispanic.

What district is Ryan Elementary School in?

Bronson Community School District

How many students attend Ryan Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 217 students attended Ryan Elementary School.

Is Ryan Elementary School a good school?

Ryan Elementary School ranks 835^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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