Alton Elementary School vs Riverside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton Elementary School
Slidell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students
Riverside Elementary School
Pearl River · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
420 students
| Measure | Alton Elementary School Slidell, Louisiana | Riverside Elementary School Pearl River, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #242 of 697 | #57 of 697 |
| National rank | #9832 of 50,301 | #3490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 208 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| city | Slidell | Pearl River |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 72.1).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 85.6%).
- •Alton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.7).
- •Riverside Elementary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 208.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alton Elementary School better than Riverside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 72.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alton Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Slidell and Pearl River in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton Elementary School: 208. Riverside Elementary School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Alton Elementary School is 242nd of 697 and Riverside Elementary School is 57th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).