R.j. Vial Elementary School

510 Louisiana Street
Paradis, LA 70080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 216 students in grades 3-5, R.j. Vial Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

R.j. Vial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

R.j. Vial Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
216 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

R.j. Vial Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R.j. Vial Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#339 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of R.j. Vial Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of R.j. Vial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of R.j. Vial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of R.j. Vial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
11%
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Black
16%
41%
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White
73%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in R.j. Vial Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of R.j. Vial Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in R.j. Vial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in R.j. Vial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R.j. Vial Elementary School's ranking?
R.j. Vial Elementary School is ranked #339 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend R.j. Vial Elementary School?
216 students attend R.j. Vial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of R.j. Vial Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R.j. Vial Elementary School?
R.j. Vial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does R.j. Vial Elementary School offer ?
R.j. Vial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is R.j. Vial Elementary School part of?
R.j. Vial Elementary School is part of St. Charles Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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