The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Social studies. The lowest is 37% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Riley Elementary School
Riley Elementary School is a regular public school in LaPorte, Indiana, serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade as part of the LaPorte Community School Corporation. The school sits on Weller Avenue in a residential area of the city, which locals know as the "Maple City" and which was ranked among the best small towns in the Midwest by USA Today for its three scenic lakes, historic downtown, and community events.
Enrollment at Riley Elementary is modest for an elementary school serving these grades, and the student body draws from the surrounding LaPorte neighborhoods. The composition is predominantly white, with a Hispanic share and a smaller share of two or more races. The school also enrolls small numbers of Black and Asian students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which places Riley Elementary above the state average for economic need and is a relevant factor for families considering the school's resource context.
On the Indiana ILEARN assessments, Riley Elementary's math proficiency rate came in below the midpoint among the seven districts in LaPorte County when considering overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, landing near the middle of the pack. The school's overall proficiency index sits slightly below the county median, meaning a family should expect that a significant portion of students are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks in math and English language arts. About two out of five students scored proficient or above in science, a subject tested in fourth grade, which offers a modest positive data point. A parent may want to ask the school about its approach to supporting students who are below proficiency, particularly in reading and math, given that these early elementary years are foundational for later academic success.
Because Riley Elementary serves only pre-K through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate, nor are there data for high school-level outcomes like college readiness or career pathways. The school is a straight neighborhood elementary, not a magnet or charter, so the program offerings are the district's standard elementary curriculum. No information was available on the school's staffing ratios, chronic absenteeism, or discipline data, so a parent may want to inquire directly about class sizes, teacher stability, and the school's approach to student behavior and attendance.
LaPorte itself is the county seat and has a traditional courthouse-square downtown with a walkable core, though the school sits on a residential street rather than in the downtown area. The city's master plan emphasizes trail connections between neighborhoods and downtown, and Microsoft has announced a major data center investment that is projected to bring new jobs. Housing in the area is more affordable than the national average, and the typical home value and rent both sit below what families would pay in many other parts of Indiana. The district reported no recent changes of lasting impact, so the school's operations and priorities appear stable for the near term.
Riley Elementary fits a family looking for a standard public elementary school in a small Midwestern city with a historic downtown, lake recreation, and a lower cost of living. The economic need among the student body is high, and the school's academic results suggest room for improvement; a parent interested in the school should seek out specifics on how the school addresses early literacy and math instruction for students who arrive below grade level.
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