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J W Riley Elementary School

1209 E BURR OAK DR ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004

About J W Riley Elementary School

Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 runs J.W. Riley Elementary School in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The school has about 315 students in grades K–5. The school has a good student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which means that teachers can spend more time with each student. The students do well in school. 42% are good at maths and 32% are good at reading. These percentages are higher than the state averages of 27% and 30%, respectively.

Families in the area can also look at schools nearby, such as Greenbrier Elementary, which has a 62% math proficiency rate, and Willow Bend Elementary, which has a 55% rate.Most of the time, students from J.W. Riley go on to high schools in Arlington Heights, which have produced famous alumni in sports, entertainment, and business. For people moving to Arlington Heights, the average rent for a three-bedroom home is between $2,369 and $3,050 per month. Overall, J.W. Riley Elementary is a good place to learn, has good grades, and is close to a community with good schools and housing options.

J W Riley Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1209 E BURR OAK DR ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004

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Phone

(847) 670-3400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 32% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
315
Total Students
$76439
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 153 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at J W Riley Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 a.m. to 2:10 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 66.3%
Asian 10%
Hispanic 14.3%
Black 3.6%
Two+ Races 5.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
66.3%
Asian
10%
Hispanic
14.3%
Black
3.6%
Two+ Races
5.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 315
49.8%
157 Female
50.2%
158 Male

Student Population

315 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On the school’s Facebook feed, there’s mention of the annual Fun Run being underway, showing active engagement and student community events

FAQ

Q1: Are there any activities outside of school?

Ans: Yes, there are clubs for music, art, STEM, and sports.

Q2: Does the school offer services for special education?

Ans: Yes, there are programs for students with special needs.

Q3: What kinds of technology classes are available?

Ans: Students can use computers, tablets, and coding games.

Q4: What does the school do to let parents know what's going on?

Ans: Through the district's online portal, newsletters, and emails.

Q5: Are there programs that help advanced learners get better?

Ans: Yes, there are advanced math, reading, and STEM programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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