JOHN G RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOHN G RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEON school district, located in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 623 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, JOHN G RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John G. Riley Elementary School, located at 1400 Indiana St. in Tallahassee, Florida, is a public institution operating under the Leon County Schools district. Named after a prominent African American educator and community leader, the school serves students in the surrounding Tallahassee area, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. The school is deeply rooted in the local history of the city, honoring the legacy of John G. Riley through a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment for its diverse student body.

As part of the Leon County School district, the institution emphasizes a curriculum aligned with Florida state standards, aiming to prepare students for middle school success through a balance of core subjects—such as mathematics, reading, and science—and enrichment activities. The school actively works to provide resources and programs that bridge educational gaps, often leveraging its location near the Florida State University campus area to engage with the wider Tallahassee community. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings can find detailed information, school board updates, and contact resources on the district’s official website at http://www.leonschools.net.

For more information, contact JOHN G RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 488-5840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.