Serving 504 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- 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 504 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riley County Grade School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riley County Grade School is 0.26, 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
#68 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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 #68 out of 1,280 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
504 students attend Riley County Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Riley County Grade School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riley County Grade School?
Riley County Grade School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than 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
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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