Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J W Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J W Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
J W Riley Elementary School's student population of 315 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
J W Riley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J W Riley Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
4%
17%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J W Riley Elementary School's ranking?
J W Riley Elementary School is ranked #938 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are J W Riley Elementary School often compared to?
J W Riley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booth Tarkington Elementary School, Edgar A Poe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend J W Riley Elementary School?
315 students attend J W Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of J W Riley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J W Riley Elementary School?
J W Riley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does J W Riley Elementary School offer ?
J W Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is J W Riley Elementary School part of?
J W Riley Elementary School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.
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