Riker Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Riker Hill Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Livingston, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population and consistently strong academic performance, Riker Hill is one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Riker Hill Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA ranged from 77.8% to 81.3%, compared to the state average of 42% to 53.2%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 66.4% to 76.3%, compared to the state average of 40.1% to 45.9%. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 5th-grade students achieving a 53.9% proficiency rate, significantly higher than the state average of 26.8%. Riker Hill Elementary School excels in supporting various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, White students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, with several subgroups ranking in the top 100 or even top 25 elementary schools in Livingston Board of Education School District.

While Riker Hill Elementary School consistently outperforms the nearby schools in the Livingston Board of Education School District, such as Collins Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School, its performance is more comparable to schools outside the district, like Mount Pleasant Elementary School in West Orange Public Schools and Wilson Elementary School in Caldwell-West School District. Riker Hill's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism, and diverse student population make it a standout elementary school in New Jersey.


Detail:

Public K-5

 31 Blackstone Dr
       Livingston, NJ  07039-1801


(973) 535-8000

District: Livingston Board of Education School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,741 Help


Students who attend Riker Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Heritage Middle School
    Mount Pleasant Middle School
High:    Livingston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
47.1%
White:
37.7%
Hispanic:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riker Hill Elementary School ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Livingston Board of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: Asian (47.1%), White (37.7%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riker Hill Elementary School is 13.6. 3 elementary schools in the Livingston Board of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riker Hill Elementary School is $10,741, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Livingston Board of Education School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Riker Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riker Hill Elementary School 125th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Riker Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Livingston Board of Education School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Board of Education School District 33rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riker Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Riker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.45 15th 1204 98.8%
2004 76.55 283rd 1298 78.2%
2005 79.29 204th 1303 84.3%
2006 80.76 137th 1314 89.6%
2007 77.99 202nd 1329 84.8%
2008 78.32 215th 1338 83.9%
2009 78.70 247th 1346 81.6%
2010 85.58 62nd 1354 95.4%
2011 79.00 246th 1360 81.9%
2012 76.89 312th 1363 77.1%
2013 80.96 213th 1367 84.4%
2014 87.65 45th 1363 96.7%
2015 92.51 64th 1357 95.3%
2016 93.73 41st 1346 97.0%
2017 92.21 51st 1352 96.2%
2018 92.30 53rd 1353 96.1%
2019 89.55 95th 1360 93.0%
2021 93.05 75th 1317 94.3%
2022 90.23 118th 1345 91.2%
2023 89.74 125th 1342 90.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.64 3rd 411 99.3%
2022 99.89 5th 489 99.0%
2023 96.93 26th 499 94.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.67 132nd 1001 86.8%
2019 69.93 231st 1007 77.1%
2021 77.43 123rd 868 85.8%
2022 87.10 80th 949 91.6%
2023 86.39 91st 958 90.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Riker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.04 70th 1333 94.7%
2019 86.01 143rd 1331 89.3%
2021 90.94 87th 1290 93.3%
2022 90.29 103rd 1326 92.2%
2023 88.42 122nd 1318 90.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Riker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.32 61st 1334 95.4%
2019 90.51 77th 1335 94.2%
2021 92.98 58th 1297 95.5%
2022 88.20 141st 1324 89.4%
2023 89.53 108th 1315 91.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Riker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.82 31st 370 91.6%
2019 80.82 39th 370 89.5%
2021 87.06 13th 339 96.2%
2022 77.73 59th 348 83.0%
2023 70.61 95th 346 72.5%
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Rank History for White students at Riker Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.92 86th 1022 91.6%
2019 74.55 211th 1023 79.4%
2021 65.69 265th 964 72.5%
2022 69.44 282nd 976 71.1%
2023 69.77 274th 975 71.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Riker Hill Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 8, 2018

Open Quote It’s been an entire year and my child’s kindergarten teacher can’t pronounce our last name. Awful experience! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 19, 2014

Open Quote This is a rather mediocre elementary school. On the whole, parents are not well-educated or interested in top notch quality education. School is very focused on social and material aspects--clothing labels, birthday party venues, sleepaway camps, etc. Students that do well are generally tutored out of school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 3, 2012

Open Quote Disappointed with this school. Don't sense they focus on the best interest of a child. Test scores likely due to the socio-economic background of the kids rather than any teaching ability or effort of the school staff/admin. If your child has any academic issue, school will complain until you put your kid into tutoring. Note: School can't recommend any special support for your child without paying for it, so will not offer any suggestions proactively. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riker Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 253 3 61 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1989 248 4 55 1 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1990 192 4 67 2 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1991 183 6 55 4 1 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 196 6 47 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1993 208 9 43 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 226 6 40 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1995 245 3 45 4 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 245 3 45 4 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1998 262 3 72 2 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1999 266 3 66 2 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2000 273 2 71 4 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 278 1 66 5 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 290 3 71 13 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 290 3 71 13 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 306 2 76 13 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 334 1 87 14 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2006 347 6 73 14 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 346 9 84 11 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2008 313 4 81 19 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2009 314 3 87 16 0 1 6 0 427
2010 293 3 85 16 0 1 7 0 405
2011 309 3 81 14 0 3 9 0 419
2012 305 3 82 15 0 2 9 0 416
2013 314 2 75 17 0 2 8 0 418
2014 307 3 87 11 0 0 11 0 419
2015 284 6 86 13 0 0 13 0 402
2016 258 7 104 12 0 0 14 0 395
2017 239 7 111 12 0 0 13 0 382
2018 225 13 135 14 1 0 11 0 399
2019 208 18 140 19 0 0 13 0 398
2020 184 22 156 21 0 0 17 0 400
2021 178 16 167 21 1 0 22 0 405
2022 185 19 184 20 1 2 20 0 431
2023 180 22 225 26 0 2 23 0 478

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 Riker Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 317 16.0 19.8 n/a
1989 308 20.0 15.4 n/a
1990 265 20.0 13.2 1.5
1991 249 18.0 13.8 1.6
1992 249 19.0 13.1 1.2
1993 260 16.0 16.3 1.2
1994 273 18.0 15.2 1.8
1995 298 19.0 15.7 0.7
1996 298 19.0 15.7 0.7
1998 339 20.2 16.8 0.9
1999 337 20.9 16.1 n/a
2000 350 21.0 16.7 0
2001 350 21.3 16.4 1.4
2002 377 24.0 15.7 0.8
2003 377 24.0 15.7 0.8
2004 397 25.6 15.5 0.8
2005 436 26.0 16.8 n/a
2006 440 25.2 17.5 0.2
2007 450 28.0 16.1 0.9
2008 417 21.0 19.9 1.7
2009 427 29.1 13.5 0.2
2010 405 20.0 20.2 0.7
2011 419 20.0 20.9 0.7
2012 416 24.6 16.8 1
2013 418 26.0 16.0 0.7
2014 419 25.0 16.7 1.2
2015 402 26.0 15.4 1.5
2016 395 26.0 15.1 0.8
2017 382 25.6 14.8 1
2018 399 25.6 15.5 1.3
2019 398 24.5 16.2 1.8
2020 400 28.5 14.0 2.8
2021 405 28.0 14.4 3
2022 431 34.0 12.6 1.6
2023 478 35.0 13.6 2.5

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 Riker Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 317 16.0 19.8 n/a
1989 308 20.0 15.4 n/a
1990 265 20.0 13.2 1.5
1991 249 18.0 13.8 1.6
1992 249 19.0 13.1 1.2
1993 260 16.0 16.3 1.2
1994 273 18.0 15.2 1.8
1995 298 19.0 15.7 0.7
1996 298 19.0 15.7 0.7
1998 339 20.2 16.8 0.9
1999 337 20.9 16.1 n/a
2000 350 21.0 16.7 0
2001 350 21.3 16.4 1.4
2002 377 24.0 15.7 0.8
2003 377 24.0 15.7 0.8
2004 397 25.6 15.5 0.8
2005 436 26.0 16.8 n/a
2006 440 25.2 17.5 0.2
2007 450 28.0 16.1 0.9
2008 417 21.0 19.9 1.7
2009 427 29.1 13.5 0.2
2010 405 20.0 20.2 0.7
2011 419 20.0 20.9 0.7
2012 416 24.6 16.8 1
2013 418 26.0 16.0 0.7
2014 419 25.0 16.7 1.2
2015 402 26.0 15.4 1.5
2016 395 26.0 15.1 0.8
2017 382 25.6 14.8 1
2018 399 25.6 15.5 1.3
2019 398 24.5 16.2 1.8
2020 400 28.5 14.0 2.8
2021 405 28.0 14.4 3
2022 431 34.0 12.6 1.6
2023 478 35.0 13.6 2.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riker Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $404 (3.8%) $10,337 (96.2%) $10,741

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riker Hill Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 95th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 125th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riker Hill Elementary School)8177.8
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Board of Education School District)81.979
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riker Hill Elementary School)84.268.3
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Livingston Board of Education School District)81.675
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riker Hill Elementary School)84.581.3
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Board of Education School District)85.484.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riker Hill Elementary School)73.376.3
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Livingston Board of Education School District)75.879
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riker Hill Elementary School)81.881.3
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Board of Education School District)8585.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riker Hill Elementary School)77.966.4
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Livingston Board of Education School District)73.275.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students398478
 20.1%
African American1822
 22.2%
American Indian00
Asian140225
 60.7%
Hispanic1926
 36.8%
Pacific Islander02
White208180
 13.5%
Two or More Races1323
 76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.8%2.5%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riker Hill Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Riker Hill Elementary School.

Students at Riker Hill Elementary School are 47% Asian, 38% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Yes. Riker Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 9.3% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend Riker Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heritage Middle School
Middle : Mount Pleasant Middle School
High : Livingston High School


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