- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington Heights, IL
J W Riley Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J W Riley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174221004231
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Riley Elem School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Arlington Heights · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 319
- students enrolled
J W Riley Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Riley Elem School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL.
School address
District: Wheeling Ccsd 21 · Illinois
NCES ID 174221004231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174221004231 · Arlington Heights, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Cooper Middle School (732 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
J W Riley Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cooper Middle
Cooper Middle School
732 students
- Jack London Mi
Jack London Middle School
628 students
- Oliver W Holme
Oliver W Holmes Middle School
615 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem School
613 students
- Joyce Kilmer E
Joyce Kilmer Elem School
590 students
- This school
J W Riley Elem School
319 students
What this shows J W Riley Elem School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Riley Elem School compares
J W Riley Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,330
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, J W Riley Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wheeling Ccsd 21, which includes J W Riley Elem School.
$23,330
Per student
+28%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 26.2%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J W Riley Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack London Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Kilmer Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Riley Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olive-Mary Stitt School
Standard public school
671 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elem School
Standard public school
633 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hill Elem School
Standard public school
593 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Dryden Elem School
Standard public school
521 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Windsor Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Patton Elem School
Standard public school
399 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about J W Riley Elem School
How many students attend J W Riley Elem School?
J W Riley Elem School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Riley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Riley Elem School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Riley Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J W Riley Elem School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Arlington Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Riley Elem School?
J W Riley Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J W Riley Elem School rank among elementary schools in Arlington Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Riley Elem School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arlington Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Wheeling Ccsd 21?
Besides J W Riley Elem School, Wheeling Ccsd 21 also operates Cooper Middle School (732 students), Jack London Middle School (628 students), and Oliver W Holmes Middle School (615 students). See the Wheeling Ccsd 21 district page for the complete list.
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