Riverbend Elementary School (Closed 2024)

1742 Cleveland Hwy
Gainesville, GA 30501
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverbend Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Riverbend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
#1178 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
37%
30-34%
40%
40-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
45%
19%
Black
1%
36%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverbend Elementary School's ranking?
Riverbend Elementary School is ranked #1178 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?
330 students attend Riverbend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Riverbend Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverbend Elementary School offer ?
Riverbend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverbend Elementary School part of?
Riverbend Elementary School is part of Hall County School District.

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