JOHN E RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John E Riley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Plainfield School District school district, located in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 328 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 24 teachers, John E Riley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

John E. Riley Elementary School, located on Morris Avenue in South Plainfield, New Jersey, serves as a foundational institution within the South Plainfield School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for its students. The school is known for creating a community-oriented environment where faculty and staff strive to build strong partnerships with families to support each child's individual learning journey.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes a supportive culture that prepares students for their transition into middle school. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and offering various extracurricular opportunities, John E. Riley Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of higher education. The school remains a central part of the South Plainfield community, reflecting the town’s commitment to providing accessible and quality public education to its younger residents.

For more information, contact John E Riley Elementary School at (908) 754-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.