J.C. Ellis School vs Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.C. Ellis School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
587 students
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | J.C. Ellis School Metairie, Louisiana | Marie B. Riviere Elementary School Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #107 of 697 | #171 of 697 |
| National rank | #5182 of 50,301 | #7213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 78% |
| city | Metairie | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.C. Ellis School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 76.2).
- •J.C. Ellis School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 64%).
- •Marie B. Riviere Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 70.7%).
- •Marie B. Riviere Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.9).
- •J.C. Ellis School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 526.
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 J.C. Ellis School better than Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J.C. Ellis School ranks higher (79.6 vs 76.2 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 J.C. Ellis School and Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.C. Ellis School: 587. Marie B. Riviere Elementary School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.C. Ellis School and Marie B. Riviere Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
J.C. Ellis School is 107th of 697 and Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is 171st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).