University Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School
Should you attend University Elementary School or Riverside 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
University Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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).
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 31% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
871 students
445 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#615 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
58
19
Kindergarten Students
116
56
Grade 1 Students
134
56
Grade 2 Students
130
80
Grade 3 Students
149
69
Grade 4 Students
150
76
Grade 5 Students
134
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
42%
55%
% White
41%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
