- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
J W Riley Intermediate School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 170600000280 · Northlake, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Primary School (380 students)
J W Riley Intermediate School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
J W Riley Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Prim
Jefferson Primary School
380 students
- Northlake Midd
Northlake Middle School
378 students
- Whittier Prima
Whittier Primary School
368 students
- Macarthur Midd
Macarthur Middle School
357 students
- Sunnyside Inte
Sunnyside Intermediate School
344 students
- This school
J W Riley Intermediate School
320 students
What this shows J W Riley Intermediate School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Riley Intermediate School compares
J W Riley Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Berkeley Sd 87 reports $19,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, 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 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.
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.