Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John E. Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John E. Riley Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
John E. Riley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John E. Riley Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
45%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
32%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John E. Riley Elementary School's ranking?
John E. Riley Elementary School is ranked #1068 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John E. Riley Elementary School often compared to?
John E. Riley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School, John F Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John E. Riley Elementary School?
367 students attend John E. Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John E. Riley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John E. Riley Elementary School?
John E. Riley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John E. Riley Elementary School offer ?
John E. Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John E. Riley Elementary School part of?
John E. Riley Elementary School is part of South Plainfield School District.
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