JOHN G RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Overview
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.
528
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN G RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White24
Hispanic64
Black399
Asian11
Two or More27
American Indian3
  • Black
    399 (75.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    64 (12.1 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.1 %)
  • White
    24 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    11 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LEON
Phone: (850)488-5840
Website: http://www.leonschools.net/riley
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 460
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 96
Grade 1 106
Grade 2 89
Grade 3 93
Grade 4 62
Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN G RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten96
Grade 1106
Grade 289
Grade 393
Grade 462
Grade 582
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN G RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23945.3%
Male28954.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)