James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch in Vincennes, IN

At a glance

Reported students

154

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

14.34

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana elementary enrollment

3rd percentile

Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

347

James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch: 154 reported students.

State peer staffing position

4th percentile

10.7:1 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: 186
Teachers (FTE): 14
Student–teacher ratio: 13.3:1

What the reported data says about James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch

James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Vincennes. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Vincennes Community School Corp. NCES reports 154 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, below 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 (81.2%) and Black (7.1%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch

1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.34 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.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 62.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White81.2%
Hispanic5.2%
Black7.1%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.2%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Francis Vigo Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

314 reported students

Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–05

380 reported students

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–05

413 reported students

Washington Learning Academy

High · Grades 06–12

117 reported students

Little Alice Learning Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

0 reported students

George Rogers Clark School

Middle · Grades 06–08

626 reported students

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Public schools near James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch

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
Washington Learning Academy High · Vincennes Community School Corp	06–12	117	0.8 mi
Francis Vigo Elementary School Elementary · Vincennes Community School Corp	PK–05	314	0.8 mi
Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch Elementary · Vincennes Community School Corp	KG–05	380	0.9 mi
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch Elementary · Vincennes Community School Corp	KG–05	413	1 mi
South Knox Elementary School Elementary · South Knox School Corp	KG–06	653	5.6 mi
North Knox Intermediate Elementary · North Knox School Corp	03–06	370	8.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch

What grades does James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch serve?

James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vincennes Community School Corp.

How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch?

James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch reported 154 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 186 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch?

The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 154 students and 14.34 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 James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?

James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vincennes Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

62.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch in?

James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is part of Vincennes Community School Corp, based in Vincennes, IN, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Learning Academy (0.8 mi), Francis Vigo Elementary School (0.8 mi), Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.