Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riley County Grade School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Riley County Grade School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Riley, KS, encompassing approximately 231.2 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riley County Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Riley County Grade School's student population of 514 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riley County Grade School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riley County Grade School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riley County Grade School's ranking?
Riley County Grade School is ranked #93 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Riley County Grade School often compared to?
Riley County Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School, St. George Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Riley County Grade School?
514 students attend Riley County Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Riley County Grade School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riley County Grade School?
Riley County Grade School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riley County Grade School offer ?
Riley County Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riley County Grade School part of?
Riley County Grade School is part of Riley County School District.
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