Serving 154 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School serves a central area in Vincennes, IN, covering approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School's student population of 154 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
81%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School's ranking?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is ranked #1308 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School?
154 students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 11:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School part of?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is part of Vincennes Community School Corp School District.
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