Riverbend Elementary School

700 Austin Avenue
West Monroe, LA 71292
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 292 students in grades 1-5, Riverbend 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Riverbend Elementary School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
292 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverbend 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 Riverbend 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#941 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
29%
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20-24%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
75%
42%
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White
8%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverbend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverbend Elementary School's ranking?
Riverbend Elementary School is ranked #941 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?
292 students attend Riverbend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Riverbend Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverbend Elementary School offer ?
Riverbend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Riverbend Elementary School part of?
Riverbend Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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