Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Riddle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Riddle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2648 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riddle Elementary School's ranking?
Riddle Elementary School is ranked #2648 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Riddle Elementary School?
144 students attend Riddle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Riddle Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riddle Elementary School?
Riddle Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riddle Elementary School offer ?
Riddle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riddle Elementary School part of?
Riddle Elementary School is part of Lansing ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District.
In what neighborhood is Riddle Elementary School located?
Riddle Elementary School is located in the Westside Neighborhood neighborhood of Lansing, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Westside Neighborhood.
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