A+
Excellent
97/100

R.J. Vial Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 510 Louisiana Street, Paradis, LA 70080
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 78th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.45 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 93rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Louisiana for growth

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
238
Students
enrolled
9.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%78/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%93/100Students gain 1.45 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.22 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency83% (+14 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+24 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%92%reading +2 pts, math +9 pts75th percentile (list)
Black75%75%reading +13 pts, math +19 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income77%82%reading +10 pts, math +19 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 510 Louisiana Street
City Paradis
ZIP Code 70080
District 2201440
NCES School ID 220144001152
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70080

Understanding the community around R.J. Vial Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $113,667
Per Capita Income $44,471
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $170,200
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 84.0%
Renter-Occupied 16.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for R.J. Vial Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.3%
Black 15.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.0%
Two or More Races 4.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 238
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for R.J. Vial Elementary School?
R.J. Vial Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend R.J. Vial Elementary School?
R.J. Vial Elementary School has 238 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1.
What grades does R.J. Vial Elementary School serve?
R.J. Vial Elementary School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does R.J. Vial Elementary School receive per student?
R.J. Vial Elementary School receives $25,354 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around R.J. Vial Elementary School in 70080 ▼
Avg Home Value
$209,927
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,224
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
16.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026