John E. Riley Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 · South Plainfield School District
#484 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#5030 of 50,301 nationally
About John E. Riley Elementary School
John E. Riley Elementary School is a public elementary located in South Plainfield, in the South Plainfield School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 367 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 484th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 367.
There are 9 schools in South Plainfield; John E. Riley Elementary School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John E. Riley Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John E. Riley Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Riley Preschool Annex
South Plainfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
145 students · 122 m away
Grant Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
568 students · 785 m away
South Plainfield High School
South Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,044 students · 891 m away
John F Kennedy Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
256 students · 1.0 km away
South Plainfield Middle School
South Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
553 students · 1.2 km away
Cedarbrook Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
671 students · 1.4 km away
Plainfield High School
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,077 students · 2.0 km away
Hubbard Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students · 2.1 km away
Evergreen Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 2.1 km away
Franklin Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
270 students · 2.2 km away
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368 students
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366 students
Christopher Columbus School #8
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366 students
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Woodmont School
Pine Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is John E. Riley Elementary School a good school?
John E. Riley Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 79.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #484 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John E. Riley Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John E. Riley Elementary School ranks #484 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #5030 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John E. Riley Elementary School?
John E. Riley Elementary School had 367 students in 2025.
Is John E. Riley Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
John E. Riley Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John E. Riley Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John E. Riley Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.