Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Bend Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Bend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
River Bend Elementary School's student population of 423 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Bend Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Bend Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
26%
15%
White
47%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Bend Elementary School's ranking?
River Bend Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are River Bend Elementary School often compared to?
River Bend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend River Bend Elementary School?
423 students attend River Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of River Bend Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Bend Elementary School?
River Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Bend Elementary School offer ?
River Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is River Bend Elementary School part of?
River Bend Elementary School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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