Riverbend Elementary School
Riverbend Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Riverbend Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverbend Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Riverbend Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Riverbend Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
8%

Hispanic
6%
25%

Black
2%
5%

White
83%
51%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/24/2022
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