- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Metairie, LA
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marie B. Riviere Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000643
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Metairie · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marie B. Riviere Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 schools in Metairie, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 220084000643 · Metairie, LA Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 15:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 526
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
526 students
What this shows Marie B. Riviere Elementary School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marie B. Riviere Elementary School compares
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
White 15.8%
African American 10.5%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marie B. Riviere Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marie B. Riviere Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
How many students attend Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Metairie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
51.5% of students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Metairie, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marie B. Riviere Elementary School rank among schools in Metairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Marie B. Riviere Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 schools in Metairie, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Metairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Marie B. Riviere Elementary School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.