Riverside Elementary School

38480 Sullivan Drive
Pearl River, LA 70452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 436 students in grades 1-5, Riverside 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 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
436 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Riverside 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 Riverside Elementary School is 0.42, 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)
#292 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside 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 Riverside 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.
48%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside 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.
36%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverside 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
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverside Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside 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
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside 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
49%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside Elementary School's ranking?
Riverside Elementary School is ranked #292 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Riverside Elementary School often compared to?
Riverside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sixth Ward Elementary School, Woodlake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
436 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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