RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 431 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Riverside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Riverside Elementary School, located on Dixie Garden Drive in Shreveport, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Caddo Parish Public Schools district. The school is situated in a quiet, established residential area of South Shreveport, providing a local community-focused environment for its diverse student body. As a public elementary school, it focuses on developing fundamental academic skills in core subjects while fostering social and emotional growth during the critical early years of a child’s education.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both classroom learning and extracurricular enrichment. By utilizing the resources provided by the Caddo Parish school system, Riverside Elementary emphasizes the importance of academic standards and preparing students for the transition to middle school. Through dedicated faculty and community involvement, the school strives to maintain a stable learning environment that helps build a strong educational foundation for the children in the surrounding neighborhoods.

For more information, contact Riverside Elementary School at (318) 865-3576 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.