- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Monroe, LA
Riverbend Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverbend Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220120001466
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbend Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #17 of 18
- public schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbend Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Elementary School ranks #17 of 18 public schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Riverbend Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 220120001466 · West Monroe, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 17.7:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Riverbend Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Riverbend Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 301
Riverbend Elementary School
301 students
What this shows Riverbend Elementary School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverbend Elementary School compares
Riverbend Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
White 9.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Riverbend Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverbend Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverbend Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in West Monroe
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverbend Elementary School
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverbend Elementary School?
77.3% of students at Riverbend Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbend Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverbend Elementary School is African American at 69.4% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Riverbend Elementary School rank among public schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Elementary School ranks #17 of 18 public schools in West Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides Riverbend Elementary School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.