Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Bend Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River Bend Elementary serves the southeast part of Elkton, VA, covering an area of approximately 78.6 square miles, with most students living within a 10-15 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Bend Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
River Bend Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Bend Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
75%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Bend Elementary School's ranking?
River Bend Elementary School is ranked #1278 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are River Bend Elementary School often compared to?
River Bend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend River Bend Elementary School?
341 students attend River Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of River Bend Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Bend Elementary School?
River Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Bend Elementary School offer ?
River Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is River Bend Elementary School part of?
River Bend Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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