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 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
White
80%
62%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
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