Ryan Park Elementary School

Located at 1000 S John McBride Ave, in Angola, Indiana, Ryan Park Elementary School is a middle-of-the-pack elementary campus that serves 384 students (grades K through 5), operated by MSD Steuben County.

Across the 6 schools in MSD Steuben County (2,492 students total), Ryan Park Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Ryan Park Elementary School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (86%). Other groups include 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, Ryan Park Elementary School lists 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.8:1. The state averages around 15.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 45% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

With demographic context factored in, Ryan Park Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 43.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 46.9%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Steuben County put the typical household earns roughly $74,911 per year, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ryan Park Elementary School is one of 9 public schools in Steuben County (combined enrollment of about 3,471 students).

Nearest neighbor: Angola High School, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Ryan Park Elementary School at 2nd of 7; the average score across the group is 38.7%.

Ryan Park Elementary School operates from an outlying location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ryan Park Elementary School has fell 12%, going from 437 students in 2018 to 384 in 2025. The White share of enrollment contracted from 91% to 86% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 19.0:1 in 2018 to 13.8:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Ryan Park Elementary School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.