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J W Riley Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Arlington Heights, Illinois · Wheeling CCSD 21
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students319
Student:Teacher10.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch35%
Title INo
J W Riley Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
319
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
35%-18.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

J W Riley Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 319 students. It is part of the Wheeling CCSD 21 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictWheeling CCSD 21
County17031
CityArlington Heights
ZIP60004
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174221004231

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment319
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino16.9%
Black / African American17.3%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native57.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
16.9%
Black
17.3%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
5.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %35%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)