James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School serves 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
12%
13%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School City Of Hammond School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School?
219 students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 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 School City Of Hammond School District.
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