River Bend Early Childhood Prog. (2026 Ranking)

1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073

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 Facts (2026)

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 37% over five school years.

The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

70 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
2023	62
2022	56
2021	51
2020	53
2019	53
2018	52
2017	52
2016	35
2015	37
2014	44
2013	44
2012	43
2011	50
2010	53
2009	39

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
2023	3
2022	5
2021	5
2020	5
2019	5
2018	4
2017	4
2016	4
2015	4
2014	4
2013	4
2012	4
2011	4
2010	4
2009	4
2008	3
1999	3
1997	1
1996	2

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Motto

Collaborating, leading, and serving students and families through specialized instruction and programs to achieve the maximum potential of each student.

School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (MN)

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Minnesota	River Bend Education School District
2023	21:1	14:1	9:1
2022	11:1	14:1	10:1
2021	10:1	14:1	8:1
2020	11:1	14:1	6:1
2019	11:1	14:1	6:1
2018	13:1	16:1	8:1
2017	13:1	14:1	8:1
2016	9:1	16:1	7:1
2015	9:1	16:1	6:1
2014	11:1	15:1	8:1
2013	10:1	15:1	9:1
2012	10:1	15:1	10:1
2011	12:1	15:1	11:1
2010	13:1	15:1	11:1
2009	10:1	15:1	10:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2014)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Minnesota	River Bend Education School District
2014	2%	2%	1%
2013	3%	2%	1%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

23%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Minnesota	River Bend Education School District
2023	23%	11%	17%
2022	18%	10%	17%
2021	10%	10%	11%
2020	21%	9%	21%
2019	21%	9%	21%
2018	22%	9%	20%
2017	22%	9%	20%
2016	20%	9%	14%
2015	25%	9%	16%
2014	25%	8%	20%
2013	36%	8%	29%
2012	26%	7%	25%
2011	24%	7%	26%
2010	28%	7%	26%
2009	21%	6%	25%

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Black

n/a

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Minnesota	River Bend Education School District
2022	2%	12%	1%
2020	4%	11%	3%
2019	4%	11%	3%
2015	2%	10%	2%
2013	2%	9%	1%
2012	5%	9%	3%
2010	2%	10%	4%

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White

77%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Minnesota	River Bend Education School District
2023	77%	62%	81%
2022	80%	63%	82%
2021	90%	64%	87%
2020	75%	66%	76%
2019	75%	66%	76%
2018	77%	67%	77%
2017	77%	67%	77%
2016	78%	68%	85%
2015	73%	69%	82%
2014	73%	71%	78%
2013	59%	72%	69%
2012	69%	73%	72%
2011	76%	74%	72%
2010	70%	75%	70%
2009	79%	76%	75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2018)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Minnesota	River Bend Education School District
2018	1%	4%	1%
2017	1%	4%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.36

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Minnesota	River Bend Education School District
2023	0.36	0.59	0.31
2022	0.33	0.58	0.31
2021	0.18	0.57	0.24
2020	0.40	0.54	0.38
2019	0.40	0.54	0.38
2018	0.36	0.53	0.37
2017	0.36	0.53	0.37
2016	0.35	0.52	0.27
2015	0.41	0.51	0.30
2014	0.41	0.48	0.34
2013	0.53	0.47	0.44
2012	0.45	0.45	0.43
2011	0.37	0.44	0.42
2010	0.44	0.42	0.44
2009	0.34	0.41	0.38

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Eligible for

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Minnesota	River Bend Education School District
2023	6%	35%	34%
2022	5%	26%	31%
2021	6%	26%	37%
2020	11%	28%	37%
2019	11%	28%	37%
2018	5%	30%	43%
2017	5%	30%	43%
2016	8%	31%	43%
2014	2%	31%	38%
2013	2%	31%	37%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Minnesota	River Bend Education School District
2020	2%	8%	10%
2019	2%	8%	10%
2014	5%	7%	5%
2013	5%	7%	10%
2008	2%	8%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

River Bend Education School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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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 (No virtual instruction).

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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