Enrollment
320
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northlake, IL
J W Riley Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for J W Riley Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170600000280
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Riley Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Northlake · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 320
- students enrolled
J W Riley Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Riley Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Northlake, IL.
School address
District: Berkeley Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170600000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J W Riley Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J W Riley Intermediate School
J W Riley Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Northlake, Illinois, enrolling 320 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, J W Riley Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 85% of Illinois schools and 24% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berkeley Sd 87 spends $22,347 per pupil, 31% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Northlake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roy Elem School (545 students): J W Riley Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 11.8:1).
Berkeley Sd 87 also operates Jefferson Primary School (380 students) and Northlake Middle School (378 students) alongside J W Riley Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J W Riley Intermediate School compares
J W Riley Intermediate 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
White 4.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, J W Riley Intermediate School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley Sd 87, which includes J W Riley Intermediate School.
$22,347
Per student
+31%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 41.0%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J W Riley Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northlake Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Riley Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Northlake
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J W Riley Intermediate School
How many students attend J W Riley Intermediate School?
J W Riley Intermediate School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northlake, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Riley Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Riley Intermediate School is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at J W Riley Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in Northlake, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Riley Intermediate School?
J W Riley Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J W Riley Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Northlake?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Riley Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Northlake, 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 Northlake on the city page.
Is J W Riley Intermediate School a good school?
J W Riley Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkeley Sd 87?
Besides J W Riley Intermediate School, Berkeley Sd 87 also operates Jefferson Primary School (380 students), Northlake Middle School (378 students), and Whittier Primary School (368 students). See the Berkeley Sd 87 district page for the complete list.
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