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John E. Riley Elementary School

100 Morris Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, United States

+1 (908) 754-4620

http://www.spboe.org/

4.5

Overall Rating

Location

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John E. Riley Elementary School Overview

About This School

John E. Riley Elementary School is a public elementary in South Plainfield, New Jersey, serving 367 students in grades K-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate 47% proficiency in ELA and 42% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 35 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $75,737. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at John E. Riley Elementary School is 55% male and 46% female. The demographic breakdown includes 46% Hispanic, 32% White, 10% Black, 7% Asian, and 5% students of two or more races.

367

Total Students

K-4

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

35 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts47%

Mathematics42%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-4

County

Middlesex County

Students per Counselor

367:1

John E. Riley Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

47%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 53%State Avg: 50%

42%

Mathematics

City Avg: 43%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.2:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

367

Students per Counselor

John E. Riley Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$75,737

City Avg: $75,737

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor367:1

John E. Riley Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

Total Enrollment: 367 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White32.15%

Hispanic45.5%

Asian7.08%

Black10.08%

Two or More Races4.63%

Native American0%

John E. Riley Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About John E. Riley Elementary School

Q: What is John E. Riley Elementary School?

A: John E. Riley Elementary School is a elementary public located in South Plainfield.

Q: How many students attend John E. Riley Elementary School?

A: John E. Riley Elementary School has approximately 367 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at John E. Riley Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at John E. Riley Elementary School is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about John E. Riley Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About John E. Riley Elementary School - South Plainfield, NJ

Quick Facts about John E. Riley Elementary School
School Name	John E. Riley Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-4
Location	100 Morris Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, South Plainfield, NJ
County	Middlesex County
Phone	+1 (908) 754-4620
Total Students	367
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	35
Rating	4.5/10
ELA Proficiency	47%
Math Proficiency	42%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about John E. Riley Elementary School

What is John E. Riley Elementary School?

John E. Riley Elementary School is a elementary public located in South Plainfield.

How many students attend John E. Riley Elementary School?

John E. Riley Elementary School has approximately 367 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John E. Riley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at John E. Riley Elementary School is 10:1.

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