Riley Upper Elementary School: Grades 5-6 in Livonia, MI (2026 List)

About Riley Upper Elementary School

Riley Upper Elementary School, located at 15555 Henry Ruff Rd., Livonia, MI 48154, serves students in grades 5 and 6. It is a public upper elementary school operating within Livonia Public Schools. The school enrolls roughly 616 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio close to 20:1. School demographics reflect a campus population made up of roughly 52% boys and 48% girls. Recent assessment data showed about 49% of students were proficient in math, while nearly 53% met proficiency standards in reading. Music programs, enrichment activities, student leadership opportunities and school events help students develop confidence and independence in their transition into middle school. The campus is also well known throughout Livonia for strong family engagement and active participation in all student programs. After sixth grade, students typically transition into Livonia Public Schools middle school pathways, where they can take advantage of a wider range of electives, athletics and academic programs. Henry Ruff Road has traditional suburban neighborhoods and new developments with homes priced from the mid-$200Ks to the upper-$400Ks. Riley Upper Elementary School is commonly explored by families researching public school options and top middle schools in Michigan around Livonia.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%

Reading 53%

State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 53% in Reading.

31

Full-time Teachers

20 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

616

Total Students

$41645

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 83.6%

Asian 3.08%

Hispanic 5.52%

Black 3.57%

Two+ Races 4.22%

Native Am. 0%

White

83.6%

Asian

3.08%

Hispanic

5.52%

Black

3.57%

Two+ Races

4.22%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 616

52.11%

321 Female

47.89%

295 Male

Student Population

616 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Riley Upper Elementary School Contact Information

Address

15555 HENRY RUFF ST, LIVONIA, MI, 48154

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Phone

(734) 744-2680

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Website

http://riley.livoniapublicschools.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Riley Upper Elementary School presents its Visual and Performing Arts program (VAPA). The program is designed to inspire students (grades 5-6) to develop their talents through a variety of artistic opportunities and creative problem solving. It is part of the Livonia Public Schools district and promotes community involvement, including the 2026 Summer Sport Camps and district-wide literacy programs.

FAQ

Q1. What grade levels attend Riley Upper Elementary School?

Ans. Riley Upper Elementary School serves upper elementary students before they transition into traditional middle school programs.

Q2. How does Riley Upper Elementary School help students prepare for middle grades?

Ans. Instruction is placing increasing emphasis on organizational habits, independent learning and stronger accountability in the classroom.

Q3. Are enrichment classes included at Riley Upper Elementary School?

Ans. Students participate in art, music, media, and physical education during the regular instructional week.

Q4. Does Riley Upper Elementary School use collaborative learning activities?

Ans. Lessons regularly include reading discussions, classroom teamwork and project-based assignments.

Q5. What school activities are commonly highlighted at Riley Upper Elementary School?

Ans. Literacy programs, student recognition events, and grade-level celebrations are recurring parts of campus life.

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

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

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