Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverbend Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverbend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Riverbend Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverbend Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverbend Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverbend Elementary School's ranking?
Riverbend Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Riverbend Elementary School often compared to?
Riverbend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isaac Dickson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?
192 students attend Riverbend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Riverbend Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverbend Elementary School offer ?
Riverbend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Riverbend Elementary School part of?
Riverbend Elementary School is part of Haywood County Schools School District.
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