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John G Riley Elementary School

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

1834^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 19% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

John G Riley Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 571 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 47th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being a magnet school, John G Riley Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 60.2% over the past few years - significantly higher than the district and state averages of around 31.4%. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is also consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were 10-20 percentage points below the district and state averages. Additionally, John G Riley has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.6% to 81.25% over the past few years, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing John G Riley Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Sabal Palm Elementary, Pineview Elementary, and Bond Elementary, it becomes evident that John G Riley is underperforming academically. These nearby schools have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage at John G Riley Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance, and targeted interventions and support could help address these challenges and improve outcomes for the students.

608

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,616

Per pupil spending ?

78.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 Indiana St
Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 488-5840

District: Leon

Students who attend John G Riley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Griffin Middle School
High:	Amos P. Godby High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.8%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 12th percentile in 2014 → 19th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (42% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (60% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg57%

Florida avg58%

1,834^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 19%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 14% (2016) to bottom 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 28Elementary Schools in the Leon

47^th of 67Leon among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	22.4	1834 of 2258	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	13.5	2068 of 2256	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	19.2	1925 of 2240	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.9	2025 of 2219	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	3.9	2229 of 2247	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	7.3	2104 of 2182	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.4	1863 of 2118	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	11.4	1974 of 2112	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	17.3	1803 of 2087	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	17.7	1808 of 2064	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	16.3	1812 of 2029	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.2	1576 of 1984	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	25.6	1571 of 1985	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	33.9	1362 of 1919	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	32.4	1352 of 1847	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	30.1	1342 of 1789	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	22.2	1469 of 1786	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	22.7	1363 of 1688	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math51%-10 vs state

English Language Arts37%-19 vs state

Science25%-30 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, February 22, 2009

I have seen a remarkable change for the better in the last two years. The previous principal did a wonderful job, however, the new principal has hired several new teachers who are doing an outstanding job. The students seem to have a new sense of direction and more confidence. Perhaps having a man in charge has made the difference?! Whatever the reason, it is great to see the children striving to be the best and get the highest scores on FCAT. Thanks for all the hard work from all the teachers and support staff. Close Quote

Schools Near John G Riley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John G Riley Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1400 Indiana St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-5840	608	37	16.4	78.5%	26 (4.3%)	467 (76.8%)	67 (11.0%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.9%)	22.4	1834^th of 2258 public elementary schools	18.8%		13.5	2068^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.3%	234	43.0	37.0	31.0				58.0	48.0	46.0				25.0				$11,616	$2,178	$9,438
Ruediger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	526 W 10th Ave	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-1074	504	36	14.1	68.1%	39 (7.7%)	345 (68.5%)	70 (13.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.3%)	45.8	1210^th of 2258 public elementary schools	46.4%		26.2	1736^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.0%	526	44.0	44.0	58.0				64.0	63.0	58.0				49.0				$12,271	$2,149	$10,123
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre	Public, Charter	K-8	2415 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 999-8267	448	35	12.8	21.7%	248 (55.4%)	77 (17.2%)	60 (13.4%)	22 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (8.5%)	60.5	867^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.6%		59.8	867^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.6%		72.0	67.0	59.0	69.0	88.0	85.0	66.0	63.0	49.0	62.0	79.0	72.0	52.0	68.0	86.0		$8,183	$105	$8,078
Astoria Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2465 Atlas Rd	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-4673	479	34	14.0	76.6%	23 (4.8%)	378 (78.9%)	42 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)	31.3	1608^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.8%		21.2	1874^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.9%	266	50.0	51.0	32.0				58.0	66.0	42.0				11.0				$13,470	$2,462	$11,009
Sealey Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2815 Allen Rd	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-5640	369	27	13.6	49.9%	61 (16.5%)	234 (63.4%)	40 (10.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.1%)	41.6	1304^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.2%		37.5	1416^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.2%	112	47.0	66.0	52.0				47.0	61.0	52.0				40.0				$14,258	$1,975	$12,283
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	3434 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 681-7827	621	37	16.7	50.9%	120 (19.3%)	314 (50.6%)	130 (20.9%)	17 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	35 (5.6%)	30.3	1638^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.5%		28.1	1679^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.6%	41	43.0	41.0	48.0	64.0	51.0	56.0	54.0	35.0	37.0	65.0	63.0	50.0	39.0	34.0	92.0	58.0	$9,120	$324	$8,796
Kate Sullivan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	927 Miccosukee Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-1216	737	49	15.1	42.5%	225 (30.5%)	326 (44.2%)	76 (10.3%)	40 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (9.2%)	48.7	1141^st of 2258 public elementary schools	49.5%		60.5	850^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.3%	291	59.0	51.0	55.0				67.0	48.0	49.0				60.0				$10,541	$874	$9,667
Sabal Palm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2813 Ridgeway St	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-0167	459	33	13.9	77.8%	31 (6.8%)	326 (71.0%)	71 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	44.7	1232^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	45.4%		14.5	2051^st of 2256 public elementary schools	9.1%	819	56.0	47.0	53.0				72.0	67.0	47.0				16.0				$14,017	$3,059	$10,957
Pineview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2230 Lake Bradford Rd	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-2819	457	31	14.9	79.2%	20 (4.4%)	376 (82.3%)	44 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	27.6	1710^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.3%		41.2	1310^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.9%	400	41.0	40.0	46.0				48.0	58.0	53.0				32.0				$12,796	$2,324	$10,472
Bond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2204 Saxon St	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-7676	611	36	16.9	82.8%	35 (5.7%)	486 (79.5%)	49 (8.0%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.4%)	34.1	1521^st of 2258 public elementary schools	32.6%		48.3	1129^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.0%	392	54.0	43.0	32.0				64.0	64.0	44.0				35.0				$9,784	$1,122	$8,662

Frequently Asked Questions about John G Riley Elementary School

Is John G Riley Elementary School a good school?

John G Riley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is John G Riley Elementary School in?

Leon

What is the racial makeup of John G Riley Elementary School?

Students at John G Riley Elementary School are 77% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% White, 2% Asian.

How many students attend John G Riley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 608 students attended John G Riley Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of John G Riley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend John G Riley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Griffin Middle School
High : Amos P. Godby High School

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