Riley Upper Elementary School

riley.livoniapublicschools.org

615 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Riley Upper Elementary School, located on Henry Ruff Street in Livonia, Michigan, is a key component of the Livonia Public Schools district. Serving students in the upper elementary grades (typically 5th and 6th grade), the school is designed to provide a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between traditional primary school and the middle school experience. The school emphasizes a supportive community culture that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development necessary for students at this critical developmental stage.

As part of the Livonia Public Schools system, Riley Upper Elementary adheres to a comprehensive curriculum aimed at preparing students for future academic success. The school benefits from the district’s established resources, including specialized programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to integrating technology into the classroom. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere among students, teachers, and parents, Riley aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning while providing a structured, safe, and engaging environment for its student body.

615

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riley Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	490
Hispanic	43
Black	37
Asian	14
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
490 (79.7%)
Hispanic
43 (7.0%)
Black
37 (6.0%)
Two or More
29 (4.7%)
Asian
14 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Livonia Public Schools School District
Phone:	(734)744-2680
Website:	http://riley.livoniapublicschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 301

Grade 6 314