James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
97%
13%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School?
408 students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School offer ?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School part of?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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