Riley Elementary

Summary:

Riley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lakewood, CA, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 438 students. It is part of the Long Beach Unified School District, which is ranked 654 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riley Elementary consistently outperforms the Long Beach Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Riley Elementary had 61.01% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 49.52% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, Riley Elementary had 50.31% proficiency, while the district and state had 36.36% and 35.54%, respectively. Riley Elementary also has strong performance across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 510 out of 5,102 California elementary schools and low socioeconomic status students ranking 878 out of 5,511 schools.

While Riley Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism over the years, from 11.1% in 2017-2018 to 31.4% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than the nearby schools, such as Gompers (33.9%) and Twain Elementary (29.1%). The consistent academic performance, equitable outcomes for diverse student groups, and relatively low chronic absenteeism rate compared to nearby schools suggest that the Lakewood area may have a strong focus on education and the resources to support student success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3319 Sandwood St.
       Lakewood, CA  90712-3423


(562) 420-9595

District: Long Beach Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1543rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,079 Help


Students who attend Riley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hoover Middle
High:    Lakewood High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.9%
African American:
14.4%
Asian:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riley Elementary ranks better than 73.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 21st among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Riley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.9%), African American (14.4%), Asian (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riley Elementary is 24.3, which is the 20th best among 53 elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riley Elementary is $10,079, which is the 8th highest among 53 elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riley Elementary 1543rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Riley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Long Beach Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Long Beach Unified 654th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Riley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.49 2967th 4809 38.3%
2005 22.69 3783rd 4822 21.5%
2006 42.50 2583rd 4818 46.4%
2007 51.97 2211th 5113 56.8%
2008 40.42 2920th 5113 42.9%
2009 44.25 2809th 5193 45.9%
2010 45.65 2807th 5314 47.2%
2011 54.04 2352nd 5377 56.3%
2012 57.91 2163rd 5390 59.9%
2013 44.85 3020th 5530 45.4%
2015 51.33 2372nd 5611 57.7%
2016 53.42 2330th 5614 58.5%
2017 58.50 2090th 5692 63.3%
2018 56.50 2215th 5662 60.9%
2019 56.53 2229th 5789 61.5%
2021 54.50 585th 1417 58.7%
2022 53.38 2375th 5883 59.6%
2023 48.32 2620th 5874 55.4%
2024 71.02 1543rd 5862 73.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.23 1113th 2420 54.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.11 1741st 5084 65.8%
2019 70.91 1138th 5173 78.0%
2021 82.55 119th 1110 89.3%
2022 67.53 1289th 5264 75.5%
2023 54.77 2056th 5374 61.7%
2024 78.98 878th 5511 84.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Riley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.07 11th 336 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Riley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.88 1603rd 5413 70.4%
2019 68.64 1563rd 5492 71.5%
2021 54.18 523rd 1267 58.7%
2022 51.11 2363rd 5635 58.1%
2023 41.76 2909th 5617 48.2%
2024 72.26 1390th 5605 75.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Riley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.01 603rd 2128 71.7%
2019 49.13 1002nd 2585 61.2%
2022 47.89 861st 2227 61.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Riley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.91 2579th 5431 52.5%
2019 46.47 2646th 5510 52.0%
2021 53.50 520th 1272 59.1%
2022 54.79 2201st 5663 61.1%
2023 53.72 2250th 5650 60.2%
2024 66.96 1659th 5636 70.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Riley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.23 128th 747 82.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.84 1047th 4830 78.3%
2019 62.95 1531st 4963 69.2%
2022 66.25 1327th 5084 73.9%
2023 65.20 1397th 5098 72.6%
2024 85.97 510th 5102 90.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 316 65 166 149 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1989 311 92 186 211 1 n/a n/a 0 801
1990 301 80 152 243 4 n/a n/a 0 780
1991 262 67 157 224 5 n/a n/a 0 715
1992 240 105 184 212 3 n/a n/a 0 744
1993 217 134 174 211 4 n/a n/a 0 740
1994 208 108 187 243 2 n/a n/a 0 748
1995 214 126 131 326 3 n/a n/a 0 800
1996 214 126 131 326 3 n/a n/a 0 800
1997 222 158 130 349 4 n/a n/a 0 863
1998 217 179 123 348 2 n/a n/a 0 869
1999 191 201 120 339 3 n/a n/a 0 854
2000 172 210 127 362 3 n/a n/a 0 874
2001 158 223 128 358 3 n/a n/a 0 870
2002 156 230 110 380 2 n/a n/a 0 878
2003 156 230 110 380 2 n/a n/a 0 878
2004 134 227 104 366 2 n/a n/a 4 837
2005 127 202 105 316 3 n/a n/a 13 766
2006 108 190 98 260 3 n/a n/a 2 661
2007 85 183 87 230 1 n/a n/a 3 589
2008 76 195 101 250 n/a n/a n/a 0 622
2009 77 197 85 255 0 17 7 0 638
2010 79 182 83 252 0 13 6 0 615
2011 77 152 72 225 0 16 7 0 549
2012 71 132 66 218 0 10 19 0 516
2013 64 115 61 205 0 10 18 0 473
2014 56 94 52 199 1 9 28 0 439
2015 50 90 49 205 1 7 31 0 433
2016 53 78 38 217 2 5 39 0 432
2017 44 74 41 221 2 7 41 0 430
2018 42 57 39 209 2 5 33 0 387
2019 32 56 48 205 2 3 37 0 383
2020 35 63 50 214 1 4 32 0 399
2021 34 55 49 196 1 7 27 0 369
2022 28 46 49 182 0 6 23 0 334
2023 38 63 54 245 0 9 29 0 438

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 696 29.8 23.3 n/a
1989 801 30.8 26.0 n/a
1990 780 34.8 22.4 n/a
1991 715 32.3 22.1 n/a
1992 744 32.8 22.6 67.2
1993 740 31.0 23.9 73.6
1994 748 32.0 23.4 88.4
1995 800 35.0 22.9 82.1
1996 800 35.0 22.9 82.1
1997 863 39.3 22.0 83.5
1998 869 40.1 21.7 72.2
1999 854 39.0 21.9 73.3
2000 874 42.4 20.6 79.5
2001 870 45.0 19.3 74.6
2002 878 45.0 19.5 70.8
2003 878 45.0 19.5 70.8
2004 837 44.0 19.0 70.3
2005 766 38.0 20.2 71.7
2006 661 35.0 18.9 70.1
2007 589 32.0 18.4 68.9
2008 622 37.6 16.5 70.6
2009 638 33.0 17.8 72.7
2010 615 32.0 19.2 69.4
2011 549 n/a n/a 69.2
2012 516 20.3 25.4 n/a
2013 473 17.5 27.0 59.8
2014 439 16.0 27.4 62.4
2015 433 16.0 27.0 64
2016 432 17.0 25.4 63
2017 430 18.0 23.8 67
2018 387 14.0 27.6 66.4
2019 383 14.5 26.4 66.6
2020 399 n/a n/a 68.4
2021 369 15.0 24.6 63.7
2022 334 14.0 23.8 55.1
2023 438 18.0 24.3 53.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 696 29.8 23.3 n/a
1989 801 30.8 26.0 n/a
1990 780 34.8 22.4 n/a
1991 715 32.3 22.1 n/a
1992 744 32.8 22.6 67.2
1993 740 31.0 23.9 73.6
1994 748 32.0 23.4 88.4
1995 800 35.0 22.9 82.1
1996 800 35.0 22.9 82.1
1997 863 39.3 22.0 83.5
1998 869 40.1 21.7 72.2
1999 854 39.0 21.9 73.3
2000 874 42.4 20.6 79.5
2001 870 45.0 19.3 74.6
2002 878 45.0 19.5 70.8
2003 878 45.0 19.5 70.8
2004 837 44.0 19.0 70.3
2005 766 38.0 20.2 71.7
2006 661 35.0 18.9 70.1
2007 589 32.0 18.4 68.9
2008 622 37.6 16.5 70.6
2009 638 33.0 17.8 72.7
2010 615 32.0 19.2 69.4
2011 549 n/a n/a 69.2
2012 516 20.3 25.4 n/a
2013 473 17.5 27.0 59.8
2014 439 16.0 27.4 62.4
2015 433 16.0 27.0 64
2016 432 17.0 25.4 63
2017 430 18.0 23.8 67
2018 387 14.0 27.6 66.4
2019 383 14.5 26.4 66.6
2020 399 n/a n/a 68.4
2021 369 15.0 24.6 63.7
2022 334 14.0 23.8 55.1
2023 438 18.0 24.3 53.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Riley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%98.0%97.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%
201593.0%2.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%93.0%
201697.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
202093.2%1.7%1.7%96.6%96.6%96.6%
202295.2%0.0%0.0%96.8%96.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,079

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2229th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2620th of 5874 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riley Elementary)42.234.9
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)55.647.6
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riley Elementary)53.134.3
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)59.647.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riley Elementary)51.750.9
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)5445.6
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riley Elementary)61.743.9
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)52.540.6
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riley Elementary)50.852.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)56.851.7
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riley Elementary)41.827.4
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)4734.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Riley Elementary)32.828.8
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Long Beach Unified)30.530.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students383438
 14.4%
African American5663
 12.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4854
 12.5%
Hispanic205245
 19.5%
Pacific Islander39
 200%
White3238
 18.8%
Two or More Races3729
 21.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.6%53.4%
 13.2%


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Riley Elementary ranks 1543rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Riley Elementary.

Students who attend Riley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hoover Middle
High : Lakewood High

Students at Riley Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 14% African American, 12% Asian, 9% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.


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