Very Good
#521 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 29% in state
Riley Elementary School
Elementary School · Vigo County School Corp · Riley, IN
A Vigo County School Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO Box 127 - 6050 S Canal Rd, Riley, IN 47871
- Math 55% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riley Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average581/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,813
Median home value
$92,700
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Vigo County School Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Bee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 599 | Compare → |
| Fayette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | Not available | 278 | Compare → |
| Lost Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 689 | Compare → |
| Rio Grande Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 451 | 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.
Vigo County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #2 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riley Elementary School is listed in Vigo County 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 Riley, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 376 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% 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 5th.
How many students attend Riley Elementary School?
Riley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Elementary School is 15:1. 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 #521 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Riley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% 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?
34.3% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Vigo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (812) 462-4449
- Area population (ZIP 47871)
- 479
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 47871; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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