RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riley Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Great Bend school district, located in Great Bend, KS with about 384 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 25 teachers, Riley Elem 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.

Riley Elementary School, located at 1515 10th Street in Great Bend, Kansas, is a public elementary school serving students within the Great Bend Unified School District (USD 428). As a foundational part of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social development. It typically serves students from kindergarten through the upper elementary grades, focusing on building a strong core curriculum in reading, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to develop critical thinking and character skills.

The school is known for its role in the Great Bend community, often acting as a hub for local families. Like other schools in the USD 428 district, Riley Elementary benefits from a supportive network of educators and resources aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student population. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school, maintaining a commitment to educational excellence within the Barton County region.

For more information, contact Riley Elem at (620) 793-1506 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.