Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Charles E Riley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles E. Riley Elementary School serves the north part of Oswego, NY, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 2.9 square miles. Families in the area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles E Riley Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Fully Prepared and Life Ready
School Rankings
Charles E Riley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles E Riley Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3415 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
80%
39%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles E Riley Elementary School's ranking?
Charles E Riley Elementary School is ranked #3415 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Charles E Riley Elementary School often compared to?
Charles E Riley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fitzhugh Park Elementary School, Kingsford Park Elementary School, Leighton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Charles E Riley Elementary School?
390 students attend Charles E Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Charles E Riley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles E Riley Elementary School?
Charles E Riley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles E Riley Elementary School offer ?
Charles E Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charles E Riley Elementary School part of?
Charles E Riley Elementary School is part of Oswego City School District.
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