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#1073 of 1,823 schools in IN
Riley Elementary School
Elementary School · Laporte Community School Corp · Laporte, IN
A Laporte Community School Corp elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
516 Weller Ave, Laporte, IN 46350
- Math 44% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riley Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Riley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,311
Median home value
$199,800
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Laporte High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,851 | Compare → |
| Handley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Kingsford Heights Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 137 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Laporte Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riley Elementary School is listed in LaPorte Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riley Elementary School
Riley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Laporte, IN, part of Laporte Community School Corp, serving approximately 300 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,073 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riley Elementary School
What grades does Riley Elementary School serve?
Riley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Riley Elementary School?
Riley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riley Elementary School rank in IN?
Riley Elementary School ranks #1,073 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Riley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riley Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Riley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Riley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riley Elementary School?
69.0% of students at Riley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- LaPorte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (219) 362-3235
- Area population (ZIP 46350)
- 45,152
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46350; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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