Best Public Schools in Riley, IN

Summary:

The city of Riley, Indiana is home to a single standout elementary school, Riley Elementary School, which is part of the Vigo County School Corp district. Riley Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic assessments, ranking in the top third of Indiana elementary schools. With a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school boasts higher student proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and greater per-student spending compared to state benchmarks.

Riley Elementary's student population of 390 is predominantly white (88.72%), but the school also serves a diverse mix of Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students. The school's strong academic performance, coupled with its focus on student attendance and resource allocation, suggest it is providing a high-quality education to the Riley community. In contrast, the Vigo County School Corp district as a whole is ranked 251 out of 381 districts in the state, indicating there may be room for improvement at the district level.

Overall, Riley Elementary School stands out as a bright spot in the Riley, Indiana education landscape, consistently delivering strong academic outcomes for its students. The school's practices and strategies could provide valuable insights for other schools looking to emulate its success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6050 S Canal Rd.	Riley	47871	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4449	376	25	14.8	34.3%	335 (89.1%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	65.6	348^th of 1010 public elementary schools	65.5%		68.7	317^th of 1016 public elementary schools	68.8%	31	41.7	52.6	45.1	46.8	50.0	59.7	39.2	50.0	43.1	$11,184	$670	$10,515

Cities Near Riley

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Terre Haute	4.99 mi	22	343^rd
Brazil	9.34 mi	8	130^th
Farmersburg	10.23 mi	2	367^th
West Terre Haute	10.65 mi	4	338^th
Clay City	12.69 mi	2	80^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.