Riley Elementary School, a Birmingham public elementary school serving grades K–5, closed in 2004 with an enrollment of 168 students, all Black and 86% eligible for free lunch at the time of closure.
The school had a student–teacher ratio of approximately 13:1 in 2003, the last year it operated, reflecting typical core staffing levels before closure.
Riley Elementary did not offer Blue Ribbon recognition and was Title I eligible, indicating federal support for schools with higher low–income student populations.
Enrollment declined from 222 students in 2000 to 168 in 2003 before school closure, accompanied by an increase in students receiving free or reduced–price lunch from 68% in 2000 to 96% in 2003.
As the school is closed, no recent rankings or proficiency data applies; the closure occurred in 2004, ending its performance record as a Union County NJ high school is not relevant.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Riley Elementary School?
168 students attend Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Riley Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Riley Elementary School offer ?
Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Riley Elementary School part of?
Riley Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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