Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Riley Elementary School serves the northwest part of La Porte, IN, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge being about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riley Elementary School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Riley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riley Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#579 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. 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
What is Riley Elementary School's ranking?
Riley Elementary School is ranked #579 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Riley Elementary School often compared to?
Riley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsbury Elementary School, F Willard Crichfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Riley Elementary School?
291 students attend Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Riley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riley Elementary School?
Riley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riley Elementary School offer ?
Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riley Elementary School part of?
Riley Elementary School is part of La Porte Community School Corp School District.
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