Riverbend Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)

Riverbend Prof-tech Academy serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverbend Prof-tech Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverbend Prof-tech Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverbend Prof-tech Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverbend Prof-tech Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Riverbend Prof-tech Academy?
354 students attend Riverbend Prof-tech Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Riverbend Prof-tech Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbend Prof-tech Academy?
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverbend Prof-tech Academy offer ?
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverbend Prof-tech Academy part of?
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy is part of East St Louis School District 189.

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