Riley County Grade School

Riley County Grade School, a roomy K-5 school in Riley, Kansas, overseen by Riley County, instructs 514 students, covering grades pre-K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 313 students per school, that is 64% bigger than typical.

Riley County Grade School is one of 2 schools operated by Riley County, a district that teaches 746 students overall.

Demographically, Riley County Grade School shows that nearly all students (84%) are White; the rest breaks down as 6% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black.

On the resource side, On paper, Riley County Grade School has 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.0:1. That tracks the state average closely. Roughly 23% of students at Riley County Grade School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Riley County (around 44%), the school's rate is south of typical.

With demographic context factored in, Riley County Grade School performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 51.1%, the actual is 61.3%, a residual of +10.2 points.

In the broader community, census data for Riley County shows median household earnings sit near $61,098, roughly 49% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Riley County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,145 students), of which Riley County Grade School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Riley County High School, around 2.4 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Riley County Grade School at 2nd of 9; the average score across the group is 41.7%.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 9%: 471 students in 2018 compared to 514 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 91% to 84% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 11.8:1 in 2018 to 13.0:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Riley County Grade School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.