Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riveroaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riveroaks Elementary School's student population of 546 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riveroaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riveroaks Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
48%
9%
Black
42%
42%
White
7%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riveroaks Elementary School's ranking?
Riveroaks Elementary School is ranked #926 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Riveroaks Elementary School often compared to?
Riveroaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wedgewood Elementary School, Twin Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Riveroaks Elementary School?
546 students attend Riveroaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Riveroaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riveroaks Elementary School?
Riveroaks Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riveroaks Elementary School offer ?
Riveroaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riveroaks Elementary School part of?
Riveroaks Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 9/29/2021
Riveroaks Elementary School is a school with a great learning environment. Though it is not a school with a variety of programs, children consistently improve their math, reading, writing, and social skills. Considering that roughly 50% of the school have a family language background that is not English, the fact that reading a writing scores progress well at the school speaks volumes to the quality of teaching. (Even if the average scores are lower than average, the starting point was further back for many of the students. The bottom line is, everyone comes out with marked improvements.)
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