JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vincennes Community School Corp school district, located in Vincennes, IN with about 204 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 16 teachers, James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is a public school located in Vincennes, Indiana, serving students within the Vincennes Community School Corporation. Situated on Upper 11th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is named in honor of the famed "Hoosier Poet," James Whitcomb Riley. The institution focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social development while fostering a supportive environment tailored to elementary-aged learners.
As part of the Vincennes school district, the campus reflects the city's commitment to public education by prioritizing student engagement and academic growth. The school is known for creating a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their students. Beyond the classroom, James Whitcomb Riley Elementary contributes to the town’s educational infrastructure by preparing children for the transition to middle school and beyond, upholding the tradition of academic stewardship in Knox County.
For more information, contact James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch at (812) 882-7953 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-7953
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Vincennes, IN with about 204 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vincennes Community School Corp
- Total Students:
- 204
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 204 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.