Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School

www.gullllakecs.org

698 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate School is a public school located in Richland, Michigan, serving as part of the Gull Lake Community Schools district. The school typically focuses on the middle childhood developmental stage, providing a bridge between elementary education and the district’s upper-level secondary schools. It is situated along East M89, serving families within the Gull Lake area by offering a structured academic environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during the intermediate years.

As a component of the Gull Lake Community Schools system, the institution benefits from being part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence and student-centered programming. The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, often supplemented by extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation and school spirit. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding the school calendar, district initiatives, or administrative resources, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.gulllakecs.org.

698

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	52
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	53
American Indian	2

White
563 (80.7%)
Two or More
53 (7.6%)
Hispanic
52 (7.4%)
Black
21 (3.0%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gull Lake Community Schools
Phone:	(269)548-3705
Website:	http://www.gullllakecs.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 228

Grade 4 243

Grade 5 227