Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverbend Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverbend Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverbend Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverbend Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverbend Elementary School's ranking?
Riverbend Elementary School is ranked #480 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Riverbend Elementary School often compared to?
Riverbend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeman Elementary School, Liberty Jr High & Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?
529 students attend Riverbend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Riverbend Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Riverbend Elementary School offer ?
Riverbend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Riverbend Elementary School part of?
Riverbend Elementary School is part of Central Valley School District.
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