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 458 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 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 954 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 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
458 students
954 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
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
18
56
Kindergarten Students
59
128
Grade 1 Students
79
138
Grade 2 Students
71
151
Grade 3 Students
69
161
Grade 4 Students
83
150
Grade 5 Students
79
170
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
53%
39%
% White
30%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
