Riley Elementary School

5935 WEST PRATT RD
SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879

www.sjredwings.org

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riley Elementary School is a public school located in Saint Johns, Michigan, serving as a key part of the St. Johns Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on the foundational academic and social development of its elementary-age students. As part of the "Redwings" community, the school emphasizes a culture of pride, collaboration, and student-centered instruction aimed at preparing children for their future educational journeys.

The school’s location on West Pratt Road places it within a tight-knit community, allowing it to maintain a neighborhood feel while benefiting from the resources and organizational structure of a larger school district. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed and connected, promoting parent involvement and transparency. By prioritizing both rigorous curriculum standards and the holistic well-being of its students, Riley Elementary strives to create an educational space where young learners can grow, explore, and succeed.

315

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
276 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
23 (7.3 %)
Two or More
11 (3.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St. Johns Public Schools
Phone:	(989)227-5100
Website:	http://www.sjredwings.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 51