Serving 914 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Riverbend 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverbend Elementary serves the northeast part of Yuba City, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverbend Elementary School's student population of 914 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
914 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverbend Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverbend Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5661 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverbend Elementary School's ranking?
Riverbend Elementary School is ranked #5661 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Riverbend Elementary School often compared to?
Riverbend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barry Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?
914 students attend Riverbend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Riverbend Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Riverbend Elementary School offer ?
Riverbend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Riverbend Elementary School part of?
Riverbend Elementary School is part of Yuba City Unified School District.
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