Riverbend Elementary School

320 51st St
Springfield, OR 97478
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverbend Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Riverbend Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverbend Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverbend Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OR)
#734 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverbend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11-19%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
23%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
66%
60%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Riverbend Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverbend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverbend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverbend Elementary School's ranking?
Riverbend Elementary School is ranked #734 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Riverbend Elementary School often compared to?
Riverbend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Page Elementary School, Thurston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?
385 students attend Riverbend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Riverbend Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverbend Elementary School offer ?
Riverbend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverbend Elementary School part of?
Riverbend Elementary School is part of Springfield SD 19 School District.

School Reviews

5   11/15/2012
My daughter is a very shy little girl and the teachers here are amazing with her! They have really helped her grow out of her shy little ways! She is finally raising her hand in class and asking questions! I love all the teachers her!
- Posted by Parent - myski

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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