Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Summary:

Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Metairie, Louisiana, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 612 and is part of the Jefferson Parish school district.

The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (68.3%) and significant White (16.5%) and African American (9.48%) representation, which is notably different from the nearby Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies, which has a much higher percentage of White (62.23%) and Asian (23.37%) students. Academically, Marie B. Riviere Elementary School's performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the Jefferson Parish and Louisiana state averages, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (62%) and English Language Arts (58%) for all grades lower than the state averages (59% and 69%, respectively). The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners and African American students performing relatively well, while White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds tend to perform below average.

Over the past several years, Marie B. Riviere Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from a high of 84 out of 792 Louisiana elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 387 out of 675 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. This, coupled with the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 33.27% to 51.47% over the past three school years), suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. While the school performs well in certain areas, the performance disparities across subgroups and the declining statewide ranking indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to address these challenges and improve overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1564 Lake Avenue
       Metairie, LA  70005-1431


(504) 835-8439

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
387th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,976 Help


Students who attend Marie B. Riviere Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    J.D. Meisler Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  612

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.3%
White:
16.5%
African American:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Compare Details Marie B. Riviere Elementary School ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 11th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.3%), White (16.5%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is 17, which is the 14th best among 47 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is $17,976, which is the 15th highest among 47 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marie B. Riviere Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marie B. Riviere Elementary School 387th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Marie B. Riviere Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Parish 72nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 64.97 275th 725 62.1%
2008 67.91 253rd 743 65.9%
2009 75.67 172nd 738 76.7%
2010 45.03 466th 736 36.7%
2011 75.48 188th 766 75.5%
2012 70.22 242nd 764 68.3%
2013 73.24 188th 772 75.6%
2014 71.77 213th 777 72.6%
2015 84.06 84th 792 89.4%
2016 77.71 154th 742 79.2%
2017 67.52 263rd 739 64.4%
2018 56.55 284th 728 61.0%
2019 54.43 353rd 731 51.7%
2021 45.98 403rd 729 44.7%
2022 43.40 423rd 727 41.8%
2023 35.54 479th 730 34.4%
2024 46.20 387th 675 42.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.94 36th 89 59.6%
2019 69.52 19th 91 79.1%
2021 56.77 27th 75 64.0%
2022 64.20 20th 90 77.8%
2023 60.03 31st 97 68.0%
2024 79.21 6th 86 93.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.51 238th 682 65.1%
2019 58.23 311th 697 55.4%
2021 47.14 390th 719 45.8%
2022 42.49 432nd 724 40.3%
2023 34.74 493rd 723 31.8%
2024 46.60 388th 674 42.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.57 326th 684 52.3%
2021 52.66 355th 705 49.6%
2022 51.81 360th 701 48.6%
2023 40.34 448th 705 36.5%
2024 42.04 395th 635 37.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.51 343rd 696 50.7%
2021 41.32 421st 704 40.2%
2022 36.34 462nd 712 35.1%
2023 32.47 493rd 713 30.9%
2024 50.34 347th 651 46.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.33 61st 547 88.8%
2019 86.92 49th 559 91.2%
2021 18.84 501st 564 11.2%
2022 72.58 114th 562 79.7%
2023 61.27 194th 570 66.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.02 94th 168 44.0%
2019 52.76 90th 190 52.6%
2021 43.84 123rd 202 39.1%
2022 39.68 145th 220 34.1%
2023 36.82 162nd 233 30.5%
2024 53.75 79th 189 58.2%
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Rank History for White students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.13 240th 516 53.5%
2019 49.59 300th 517 42.0%
2021 45.07 322nd 522 38.3%
2022 48.86 296th 517 42.7%
2023 29.74 412th 518 20.5%
2024 29.79 361st 434 16.8%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Open Quote I just have to say my granddaughter is in second grade and has learned so much we are so happy with this school the teachers are great and Mr Starr cares about each student he is always planning something to get the family involved 😀GREAT SCHOOL 📝 Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Open Quote I love my son's school. Marie Riviere is so awesome. Everyday at Carpool ( which moves fast) the PRINCIPAL and teachers are happy and smiling and playing music and welcoming the kids. I am happy after dropping off Jonathan even if it's been a bad morning.

Not to mention the great teachers ability to work with the kids, ADHD and all, no yelling, no disrespect to anyone. The office staff actually cares about your kids instead of making you feel unwelcome. I cannot say enough good things about the school. Their summer camp program is awesome too. Ms. Gene loves the kids and ALWAYS has something fun for them to do if they are not outside playing.

You can have the teachers e-mail and they actually e-mail you back. They keep in touch as much as you want. They communicate and will discuss ideas and ways to help your child success. They are so kind and loving. After coming from another public school close by this is such a breath of fresh air. As a parent you are listened to and welcomed and always communicated with. That is hard to find. Weekly newsletters, almost daily something comes home about what is going on. There is fair amount of homework and they keep close tabs on conduct and send home weekly communications / conduct on each child. There is a fair, a 5K walk and all kinds of ways to involve families and kids in the school and community.

It's free and I'd pay for it. Love my school. Only wish it went to 8th grade. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, October 15, 2012

Open Quote We have been really happy at this school. The principal is personally invested and will always take a minute to talk with you. My daughter is excelling in her eduction and we feel respected and included by her teacher. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 302 302
1990 210 63 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1991 217 75 14 42 2 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 261 63 14 31 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1993 239 50 11 35 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1994 228 70 11 33 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1995 203 51 17 36 3 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 203 51 17 36 3 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 212 61 13 32 5 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 182 59 24 33 4 n/a n/a 0 302
1999 189 62 31 36 4 n/a n/a 0 322
2000 182 52 23 27 3 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 189 59 30 33 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 163 70 27 39 3 n/a n/a 0 302
2003 163 70 27 39 3 n/a n/a 0 302
2004 159 85 41 42 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 147 103 39 42 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2006 118 67 16 44 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2007 110 67 15 49 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2008 132 70 16 71 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2009 177 52 32 75 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 186 47 31 99 2 n/a n/a 0 365
2011 194 67 40 111 2 1 2 0 417
2012 182 61 34 152 0 2 8 0 439
2013 172 58 31 192 1 2 8 0 464
2014 177 47 26 222 1 1 10 0 484
2015 161 50 21 254 1 0 0 0 487
2016 147 55 21 305 0 4 6 0 538
2017 136 39 28 323 1 3 11 0 541
2018 152 47 34 371 1 0 14 0 619
2019 145 58 26 353 1 0 11 0 594
2020 143 52 27 342 0 2 7 0 573
2021 136 54 25 339 0 0 5 0 559
2022 102 52 15 351 0 0 9 0 529
2023 101 58 20 418 1 0 14 0 612

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 302 20.0 15.1 35.1
1990 301 20.0 15.0 45.2
1991 350 19.0 18.4 54
1992 369 23.0 16.0 56.6
1993 335 25.0 13.4 53.4
1994 344 25.0 13.8 55.8
1995 310 24.0 12.9 50.6
1996 310 24.0 12.9 50.6
1997 323 25.0 12.9 56
1998 302 26.0 11.6 56.6
1999 322 24.0 13.4 64.6
2000 287 23.0 12.5 60.6
2001 312 24.0 13.0 58.3
2002 302 27.0 11.2 62.6
2003 302 27.0 11.2 62.6
2004 328 26.7 12.3 71
2005 332 28.5 11.6 62.7
2006 246 22.5 10.9 48.8
2007 243 22.8 10.7 62.6
2008 291 27.3 10.7 79
2009 338 30.0 11.3 69.5
2010 365 30.0 12.1 72.3
2011 417 30.0 13.9 66.7
2012 439 32.0 13.7 74.7
2013 464 31.0 14.9 75.4
2014 484 33.0 14.6 76.7
2015 487 31.0 15.7 82.1
2016 538 38.0 14.1 83.8
2017 541 29.0 18.6 43.4
2018 619 31.0 19.9 36.7
2019 594 33.8 17.5 42.9
2020 573 35.0 16.3 42.2
2021 559 34.0 16.4 44.5
2022 529 29.0 18.2 33.3
2023 612 35.8 17.0 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 302 20.0 15.1 35.1
1990 301 20.0 15.0 45.2
1991 350 19.0 18.4 54
1992 369 23.0 16.0 56.6
1993 335 25.0 13.4 53.4
1994 344 25.0 13.8 55.8
1995 310 24.0 12.9 50.6
1996 310 24.0 12.9 50.6
1997 323 25.0 12.9 56
1998 302 26.0 11.6 56.6
1999 322 24.0 13.4 64.6
2000 287 23.0 12.5 60.6
2001 312 24.0 13.0 58.3
2002 302 27.0 11.2 62.6
2003 302 27.0 11.2 62.6
2004 328 26.7 12.3 71
2005 332 28.5 11.6 62.7
2006 246 22.5 10.9 48.8
2007 243 22.8 10.7 62.6
2008 291 27.3 10.7 79
2009 338 30.0 11.3 69.5
2010 365 30.0 12.1 72.3
2011 417 30.0 13.9 66.7
2012 439 32.0 13.7 74.7
2013 464 31.0 14.9 75.4
2014 484 33.0 14.6 76.7
2015 487 31.0 15.7 82.1
2016 538 38.0 14.1 83.8
2017 541 29.0 18.6 43.4
2018 619 31.0 19.9 36.7
2019 594 33.8 17.5 42.9
2020 573 35.0 16.3 42.2
2021 559 34.0 16.4 44.5
2022 529 29.0 18.2 33.3
2023 612 35.8 17.0 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,618
2018 $10,830
2019 $11,783
2020 $12,748
2021 $14,123
2022 $17,976

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 353rd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 479th of 730 Elementary schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marie B. Riviere Elementary School)8264
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)7058
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marie B. Riviere Elementary School)6347
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6552
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Marie B. Riviere Elementary School)4233
 9%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marie B. Riviere Elementary School)7652
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)6757
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marie B. Riviere Elementary School)5853
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6758
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Marie B. Riviere Elementary School)5046
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5147
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marie B. Riviere Elementary School)6756
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6761
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Marie B. Riviere Elementary School)7136
 35%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5642
 14%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students594612
 3%
African American5858
American Indian11
Asian2620
 23.1%
Hispanic353418
 18.4%
Pacific Islander00
White145101
 30.3%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%51.5%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 612 students attended Marie B. Riviere Elementary School.

Marie B. Riviere Elementary School ranks 387th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 17% White, 9% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Marie B. Riviere Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : J.D. Meisler Middle School


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