Riley Elementary School serves 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Riley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Riley Elementary School's student population of 302 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Riley Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riley Elementary School's ranking?
Riley Elementary School is ranked #981 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Riley Elementary School often compared to?
Riley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bath 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 36% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Riley Elementary School?
302 students attend Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Riley Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riley Elementary School?
Riley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riley Elementary School offer ?
Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riley Elementary School part of?
Riley Elementary School is part of St. Johns Public Schools School District.
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