John E. Riley Preschool Annex serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of John E. Riley Preschool Annex is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
27%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
35%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John E. Riley Preschool Annex?
153 students attend John E. Riley Preschool Annex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of John E. Riley Preschool Annex students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John E. Riley Preschool Annex?
John E. Riley Preschool Annex has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John E. Riley Preschool Annex offer ?
John E. Riley Preschool Annex offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is John E. Riley Preschool Annex part of?
John E. Riley Preschool Annex is part of South Plainfield School District.
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