- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laporte, IN
Riley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180558001020
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riley Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riley Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riley Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN.
School address
District: Laporte Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180558001020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Riley Elementary School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 180558001020 · Laporte, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 16.2:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte High School (1,807 students)
Riley Elementary School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Riley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laporte High S
Laporte High School
1,807 students
- Laporte Middle
Laporte Middle School
862 students
- Kesling Interm
Kesling Intermediate School
847 students
- F Willard Cric 459
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
459 students
- Handley Elemen 366
Handley Elementary School
366 students
- This school 291
Riley Elementary School
291 students
What this shows Riley Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riley Elementary School compares
Riley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Riley Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laporte Community School Corp reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laporte Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kesling Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riley Elementary School
How many students attend Riley Elementary School?
Riley Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laporte, IN. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riley Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Riley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riley Elementary School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Laporte, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riley Elementary School?
Riley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Riley Elementary School rank among schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Riley Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laporte on the city page.
What other schools are in Laporte Community School Corp?
Besides Riley Elementary School, Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students), Laporte Middle School (862 students), and Kesling Intermediate School (847 students). See the Laporte Community School Corp district page for the complete list.