Riverside Elementary School vs. University Elementary School
Should you attend Riverside Elementary School or University Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Diversity
University Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 871 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
445 students
871 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#591 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
58
Kindergarten Students
56
116
Grade 1 Students
56
134
Grade 2 Students
80
130
Grade 3 Students
69
149
Grade 4 Students
76
150
Grade 5 Students
89
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
55%
42%
% White
29%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
