University Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 837 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 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 404 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 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
837 students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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
76
18
Kindergarten Students
109
55
Grade 1 Students
113
58
Grade 2 Students
126
65
Grade 3 Students
130
73
Grade 4 Students
146
62
Grade 5 Students
137
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
45%
60%
% White
36%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%