River Bend Early Childhood Prog. serves 70 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.'s student population of 70 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
70 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%

Black
n/a
12%

White
77%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
70 students attend River Bend Early Childhood Prog..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of River Bend Early Childhood Prog. students are White, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Bend Early Childhood Prog. offer ?
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is River Bend Early Childhood Prog. part of?
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is part of River Bend Education School District.
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