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John E. Riley Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School

Should you attend John E. Riley Elementary School or Roosevelt Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
John E. Riley Elementary School
100 Morris Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Roosevelt Elementary School
135 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John E. Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
364 students
475 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John E. Riley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roosevelt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John E. Riley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roosevelt Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John E. Riley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roosevelt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John E. Riley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Plainfield School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Plainfield School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1068 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#635 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John E. Riley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roosevelt Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in NJ)
50-54%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John E. Riley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Plainfield School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Plainfield School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John E. Riley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Plainfield School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Plainfield School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John E. Riley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Roosevelt Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
84
90
Grade 1 Students
67
85
Grade 2 Students
79
89
Grade 3 Students
72
103
Grade 4 Students
62
108

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John E. Riley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Plainfield School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roosevelt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Plainfield School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John E. Riley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Plainfield School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roosevelt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Plainfield School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John E. Riley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Plainfield School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roosevelt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Plainfield School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John E. Riley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Plainfield School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roosevelt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Plainfield School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John E. Riley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Plainfield School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roosevelt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Plainfield School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of John E. Riley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Plainfield School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Plainfield School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John E. Riley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Plainfield School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roosevelt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Plainfield School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John E. Riley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Plainfield School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roosevelt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Plainfield School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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