- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Plainfield, NJ
John E Riley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John E Riley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341536003638
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John E Riley Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in South Plainfield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John E Riley Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John E Riley Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in South Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: South Plainfield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341536003638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
John E Riley Elementary School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 341536003638 · South Plainfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 11.1:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: South Plainfield High School (1,044 students)
John E Riley Elementary School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John E Riley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Plainfie
South Plainfield High School
1,044 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary School
568 students
- South Plainfie
South Plainfield Middle School
553 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
472 students
- This school 367
John E Riley Elementary School
367 students
- Franklin Eleme 270
Franklin Elementary School
270 students
What this shows John E Riley Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How John E Riley Elementary School compares
John E Riley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 20% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$23,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 32.2%
African American 10.1%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, John E Riley Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Plainfield School District reports $23,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John E Riley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Plainfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John E Riley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other 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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about John E Riley Elementary School
How many students attend John E Riley Elementary School?
John E Riley Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John E Riley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John E Riley Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John E Riley Elementary School?
23.6% of students at John E Riley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John E Riley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John E Riley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in South Plainfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John E Riley Elementary School?
John E Riley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 John E Riley Elementary School rank among schools in South Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, John E Riley Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in South Plainfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in South Plainfield School District?
Besides John E Riley Elementary School, South Plainfield School District also operates South Plainfield High School (1,044 students), Grant Elementary School (568 students), and South Plainfield Middle School (553 students). See the South Plainfield School District district page for the complete list.