James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch

1008 Upper 11th Street
Vincennes, IN 47591

179 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

179

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	6
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	19

White
142 (79.3 %)
Two or More
19 (10.6 %)
Black
8 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.4 %)
Asian
4 (2.2 %)

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:	Vincennes Community School Corp
Phone:	(812)882-7953
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 30