Riverbank Elementary School

1100 Carrie St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 645 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 16%
  • : 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Riverbank Elementary School's student population of 645 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
645 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Riverbank Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
16%
40%
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(18-19)
28%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
61%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
16%
21%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Riverbank Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverbank Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Riverbank Elementary School?
645 students attend Riverbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Riverbank Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 4% 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 19:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 16%
  • : 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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