Riverside Elementary School

38480 Sullivan Drive
Pearl River, LA 70452

436 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School, located on Sullivan Drive in Pearl River, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic development alongside social and emotional growth. By prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local Pearl River community.

As part of the St. Tammany Parish district—an area known for its commitment to academic standards—Riverside Elementary focuses on cultivating a collaborative atmosphere among students, educators, and parents. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state benchmarks, often incorporating extracurricular programs and activities that encourage student engagement. By focusing on individualized instruction and a well-rounded educational experience, Riverside Elementary seeks to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in its students.

436

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	49
Black	33
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
329 (75.5 %)
Hispanic
49 (11.2 %)
Black
33 (7.6 %)
Two or More
21 (4.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
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:	St. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)863-3141
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 77