RIVERBEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Riverbend Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ouachita Parish school district, located in West Monroe, LA with about 350 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Riverbend Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Riverbend Elementary School, located at 700 Austin Avenue in West Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ouachita Parish School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core subjects and foundational skills, the faculty and staff strive to prepare their young learners for success as they transition through the elementary grades and into middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Riverbend Elementary plays an active role in the local West Monroe community. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and encouraging, often hosting events and activities that involve parents and community members to enhance the overall educational experience. With a focus on both traditional instruction and social-emotional development, Riverbend Elementary seeks to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact Riverbend Elementary School at (318) 361-0155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 361-0155
RIVERBEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Monroe, LA with about 350 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ouachita Parish
- Total Students:
- 350
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 350 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERBEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 82.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- White
- 5.7%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.