Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Riverbank Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverbank Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverbank Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
598 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverbank Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverbank Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8958 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
17%
12%

Hispanic
60%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
14%
20%

Hawaiian
2%
n/a

Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverbank Elementary School's ranking?
Riverbank Elementary School is ranked #8958 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Riverbank Elementary School often compared to?
Riverbank Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeway Island Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Riverbank Elementary School?
598 students attend Riverbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Riverbank Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbank Elementary School?
Riverbank Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Riverbank Elementary School offer ?
Riverbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Riverbank Elementary School part of?
Riverbank Elementary School is part of Washington Unified School District.
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