James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School (Closed 2009)

James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School serves 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School?
356 students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School offer ?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School part of?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is part of Community Schools Of Frankfort School District.

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