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John E. Riley Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|South Plainfield, New Jersey|South Plainfield School District
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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Upcoming Events
Aug
25
Tue
Roosevelt Annex: Open HouseEvent
Aug
26
Wed
Riley Annex: Open HouseEvent
Aug
26
Wed
Kindergarten OrientationEvent
Aug
26
Wed
Franklin School Open HouseEvent
Tour the school - Meet the principal - Get to know the PTO
Aug
27
Thu
Roosevelt Kindergarten Orientation 11:00 amEvent
Sep
1
Tue
Opening In-Service Day for Staff - Schools CLOSEDEvent
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School Profile
Grades
K–4
Enrollment
364
Student:Teacher
10.7:1
Locale
Suburban
District
South Plainfield School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
33.2%
Phone
(908)754-4620School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
45-49%
Math Proficiency
10-14%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
8 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1
Near average in NJTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
375
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
30
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.5
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.25
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,963
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$14,772
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$26,065
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 32%Local 62%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
13.7%
Below 150% poverty line
6.3%
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Uninsured residents
10.8%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
690
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
638
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
248 (39%)
Other Health Impairment
135 (21%)
Speech/Language Impairment
131 (21%)
Autism
77 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
12 (2%)
Intellectual Disability
12 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
367
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Aug 25, 2026
Roosevelt Annex: Open House
EventWed, Aug 26, 2026
Riley Annex: Open House
EventWed, Aug 26, 2026
Kindergarten Orientation
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Opening In-Service Day for Staff - Schools CLOSED |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Roosevelt Chalk the Walk 4pm |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Opening Day - Students |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Early Dismissal for Students & Staff |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | PTSO - Cherrydale Fundraiser Starts |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Roosevelt Grade Level Meetings |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Tiger Tails Assembly |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | BOE Regular Public Meeting |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Riley Annex: Back to School Night |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Roosevelt School Pictures |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Roosevelt School Back to School Night 6-8 pm |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Franklin School: Back to School Night |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Back to School Night |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | PTSO Pajama Day |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Roosevelt Annex: Back to School Night |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | PTSO Cherrydale Fundraiser Ends |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Roosevelt Student Council Rep Selection (Gr 4 Rooms) |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | School Picture Day |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Box Out Bullying Assembly |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Roosevelt Box Out Bullying - Gr K-2 9 am & Gr 3&4 10 am |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Roosevelt School Custodian Appreciation Day |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Riley Annex: Picture Day! |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Roosevelt Teams Up for Respect (School Color) |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Roosevelt Annex: Picture Day! |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Week of Respect |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Roosevelt Paws0itively Wild About Kindness (Crazy Socks or Hair Week) |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Roosevelt Paws-itively Wild About Kindness (Crazy Socks or Hair Week) |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Roosevelt Respect is our Superpwoer (Superhero Day of Respect) |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Roosevelt Illusion Maker Assembly 9:30 AM – Grades K-2
10:15 AM – Grades 3-4
|
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Roosevelt Tigers Dream of a Kind World (PJ Day) |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | The Illusion Maker's Protect Our Planet Assemblies |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Roosevelt We Shine Brighter Together (Neon or Tie Dye) |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Picture Re-Take / Club Picture Day |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | BOE Regular Board Meeting |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Tiger Tail Kick Off Assembly - ONLY 4TH & KINDERGARTEN |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Color Run (PTSO Event) |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Roosevelt Safe Schools Week |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Book Fair |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Book Fair |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Book Fair |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | PTSO Pajama Day |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Roosevelt Red Ribbon Week |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | I&RS Round 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Red Ribbon Week |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Roosevelt Teddy Bear Day/T. Roosevelt Birthday |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | PTSO Cherrydale Fundraiser Pickup |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Roosevelt Student Council Election Speeches |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Lesson (K&4) |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Roosevelt Halloween Parade @ 1:30 Front of School & Class Parties @ 2 pm |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | End of 1st Marking Period |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | PTSO - Mabel's Labels Fundraiser - LAST DAY |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Professional Day - Students Out - Teachers in attendance |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Extension of NJEA Convention Break - Schools/Offices Closed |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | NJEA Convention - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | End of 1st Marking Period |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Roosevelt End of MP1 |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Roosevelt Picture Re-Take |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Roosevelt National School Psychology Week |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | PTSO - My Kindness Fundraiser |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Roosevelt Veteran's Day |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Early Dismissal - GRANT ONLY - Day and Evening Parent Conferences |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day Assembly |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Early Dismissal - PREK - Grade 4 - Parent Conferences |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Early Dismissal - HS ONLY - Day and Evening Parent Conferences |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Roosevelt Ed Support Professionals Day |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | BOE Regular Board Meeting |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Lessons (Gr K & 4) |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Early Dismissal - MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY - Day and Evening Parent Conferences |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Roosevelt Annex: Picture Makeup Day |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Roosevelt Start of Student Council Holiday Drive |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Early Dismissal for Students and Staff |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Roosevelt National SPED Day |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Riley Annex: Picture Makeup Day |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | PTSO - Winter Dance |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Roosevelt I&RS (Round 2) |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | BOE Regular Public Meeting |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Lesson (Gr K & 4) |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Roosevelt Holiday Class Party 2 pm |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Early Dismissal for Students and Staff |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter Recess - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Recess - Schools CLOSED |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter Recess - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Roosevelt Law Enforcement Day |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martyin Luther King Day - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | End of 2nd Marking Period |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Roosevelt Winter Concert 6:30 pm |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Lesson (Gr K & 4) |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | Roosevelt Great Kindness Challenge Assembly |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | End of 2nd Marking Period |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Roosevelt End of MP2 |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Roosevelt National School Counselor Week |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Half PM Professional Day - Early Dismissal for Students |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Roosevelt Chinese New Year (Year of the Goat) |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Roosevelt I&RS (Round 3) |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Roosevelt 100th Day of School |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Early Dismissal GRANT ONLY - Parent Conferences (Appt. Only) |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Roosevelt Valentine's Day Class Party @ 2 pm |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | Roosevelt Living History Museum |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Rm. 54 |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Lesson Lesson (Gr K & 4) |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | Roosevelt Read Across America Day |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Early Dismissal - Prek - Grade 4 - Parent Conferences (Appt. Only) |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Roosevelt I&RS (Round 4) |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Lesson (Gr K & 4) |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | End of 3rd Marking Period |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Recess - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Recess - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | Spring Recess - Schools CLOSED |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Roosevelt National OT Month & School Library |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Roosevelt National Assistant Principal Week |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Roosevelt ParaProfessional Appreciation Day |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Half PM Professional Day - Early Dismissal for Students |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | End of 3rd Marking Period |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Roosevelt Administrative Professionals Day |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Roosevelt Take Your Child To Work Day |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm. 54 |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Lesson (Gr K & 4) |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm 54 |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | District Arts Festival (SPHS) |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Roosevelt Spring Concert 6:30 pm |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Practice Rm 54 |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Roosevelt PTO Appreciation Breakfast 9 am Library |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Roosevelt Tiger Tails Lessons Gr K & 4 |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Roosevelt Carnival/Field Day |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Optional Holiday - Schools/Offices May Be CLOSED |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - Schools/Offices CLOSED |
Showing 146 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about John E. Riley Elementary School
John E. Riley Elementary School has a total enrollment of 364 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in South Plainfield, NJ.
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