At a glance
Reported students
401
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404.5
Riley Elementary School: 401 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 344
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Riley Elementary School
Riley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Riley. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Vigo County School Corp. NCES reports 401 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.3%) and multiracial (6.2%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Riley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.3%
- Hispanic3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Vigo County School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rio Grande Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Ouabache Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
440 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Sugar Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Public schools near Riley Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Bee Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | KG–05 | 564 | 5.3 mi |
| Sugar Grove Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 360 | 5.6 mi |
| Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 440 | 6 mi |
| Lost Creek Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 672 | 6.3 mi |
| Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 354 | 6.3 mi |
| Davis Park Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 325 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riley Elementary School
What grades does Riley Elementary School serve?
Riley Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vigo County School Corp.
How many students attend Riley Elementary School?
Riley Elementary School reported 401 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 344 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Riley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 401 students and 25.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Riley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vigo County School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Riley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Riley Elementary School in?
Riley Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp, based in Terre Haute, IN, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dixie Bee Elementary School (5.3 mi), Sugar Grove Elementary School (5.6 mi), Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.