Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 36%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- 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
Top Rankings
John E Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John E Riley Elementary School's student population of 381 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John E Riley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John E Riley Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1033 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
42%
33%
Black
10%
15%
White
34%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 #1033 out of 2,201 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School, Franklin 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 36% 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?
381 students attend John E Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of John E Riley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 4% 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 12:1, which is higher 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 Prekindergarten-4
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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