- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Johns, MI
Riley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263282006829
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riley Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riley Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riley Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Saint Johns, MI.
School address
District: St. Johns Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263282006829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Riley Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 263282006829 · Saint Johns, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 16.6:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: St Johns High School (790 students)
Riley Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Riley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Johns High
St Johns High School
790 students
- St Johns Middl
St Johns Middle School
584 students
- Gateway Elemen
Gateway Elementary School
320 students
- Oakview Elemen 313
Oakview Elementary School
313 students
- This school 299
Riley Elementary School
299 students
- Eureka School 114
Eureka School
114 students
What this shows Riley Elementary School reports 299 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Riley Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Johns Public Schools reports $13,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Johns Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eureka School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riley Elementary School
How many students attend Riley Elementary School?
Riley Elementary School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Johns, MI. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Riley Elementary School?
27.3% of students at Riley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riley Elementary School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riley Elementary School?
Riley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Riley Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Saint Johns, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Johns on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns Public Schools?
Besides Riley Elementary School, St. Johns Public Schools also operates St Johns High School (790 students), St Johns Middle School (584 students), and Gateway Elementary School (320 students). See the St. Johns Public Schools district page for the complete list.