Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

612 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marie B. Riviere Elementary School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. By emphasizing foundational skills and student growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress into middle school and beyond.

Beyond standard academics, Riviere Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its students through various school activities and community engagement. The school’s location on Lake Avenue places it centrally within a residential area of Metairie, making it a neighborhood focal point for families. The administration and faculty strive to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and safety, ensuring that students are provided with the necessary tools and encouragement to achieve their individual potential within a structured educational setting.

612

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	418
Black	58
Asian	20
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
418 (68.3 %)
White
101 (16.5 %)
Black
58 (9.5 %)
Asian
20 (3.3 %)
Two or More
14 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)835-8439
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 82