River Bluff Elementary

Summary:

River Bluff Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, California, serving 706 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Central Unified School District, which is ranked 896 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

River Bluff Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 57.77% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 55.04% in Mathematics, and 46.24% in Science. The school excels for its Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student populations, ranking in the top 13% and 15% of California elementary schools, respectively. However, the school struggles with its Asian and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations, ranking in the bottom 25% and 30% of California elementary schools in these categories.

While River Bluff Elementary outperforms nearby John Steinbeck Elementary and Teague Elementary in the Central Unified District, its performance is more mixed when compared to schools in the neighboring Fresno Unified District, such as Malloch Elementary and H. Roger Tatarian Elementary. The school also faces challenges with a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.9% in 2017-2018 to 27.3% in 2022-2023, which can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 6150 West Palo Alto
       Fresno, CA  93722-2000


(559) 276-6001

District: Central Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1384th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,017 Help


Students who attend River Bluff Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rio Vista Middle
High:    Central East High

Student/teacher ratio:  27.1 Help
Number of students:  706

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
Asian:
25.5%
White:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.4% Help


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Compare Details River Bluff Elementary ranks better than 76.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Central Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at River Bluff Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), Asian (25.5%), White (16.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Bluff Elementary is 27.1. 11 elementary schools in the Central Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Bluff Elementary is $5,017. 12 elementary schools in the Central Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Bluff Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks River Bluff Elementary 1384th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See River Bluff Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Central Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Unified 896th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Bluff Elementary

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Rank History for all students at River Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.14 1030th 4809 78.6%
2005 72.45 1230th 4822 74.5%
2006 68.28 1421st 4818 70.5%
2007 68.88 1416th 5113 72.3%
2008 66.35 1573rd 5113 69.2%
2009 54.61 2212th 5193 57.4%
2010 55.00 2278th 5314 57.1%
2011 75.20 1249th 5377 76.8%
2012 76.05 1221st 5390 77.3%
2013 70.53 1548th 5530 72.0%
2015 55.79 2142nd 5611 61.8%
2016 67.83 1623rd 5614 71.1%
2017 72.66 1440th 5692 74.7%
2018 73.70 1415th 5662 75.0%
2019 67.27 1730th 5789 70.1%
2022 68.58 1662nd 5883 71.7%
2023 73.86 1433rd 5874 75.6%
2024 74.49 1384th 5862 76.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.48 1772nd 3250 45.5%
2024 40.61 1771st 3160 44.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.97 1077th 5084 78.8%
2019 70.00 1184th 5173 77.1%
2022 80.04 757th 5264 85.6%
2023 84.40 601st 5374 88.8%
2024 80.46 807th 5511 85.4%
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Rank History for Female students at River Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.19 1450th 5413 73.2%
2019 62.18 1880th 5492 65.8%
2022 70.79 1493rd 5635 73.5%
2023 73.98 1325th 5617 76.4%
2024 76.50 1225th 5605 78.1%
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Rank History for Male students at River Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.84 1369th 5431 74.8%
2019 68.70 1570th 5510 71.5%
2022 63.89 1786th 5663 68.5%
2023 70.84 1473rd 5650 73.9%
2024 70.29 1491st 5636 73.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at River Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.32 830th 1071 22.5%
2019 23.60 952nd 1149 17.1%
2022 27.31 917th 1154 20.5%
2023 40.51 839th 1190 29.5%
2024 37.85 870th 1203 27.7%
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Rank History for African American students at River Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.86 112th 700 84.0%
2019 81.27 88th 747 88.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at River Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.64 576th 4830 88.1%
2019 76.93 835th 4963 83.2%
2022 78.21 813th 5084 84.0%
2023 81.99 652nd 5098 87.2%
2024 83.93 587th 5102 88.5%
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Rank History for White students at River Bluff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.48 1061st 2737 61.2%
2019 56.20 1332nd 2834 53.0%
2022 62.34 1063rd 2726 61.0%
2023 60.42 1093rd 2662 58.9%
2024 57.46 1202nd 2647 54.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

River Bluff Elementary Test Scores
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by a parent
Monday, July 5, 2010

Open Quote Our two boys love going to River Bluff the staff is very friendly and the teachers really care about the kids. Our oldest had a learning problem when we moved from Nevada just one mouth after enrolling him into RB we got a call. The administration had run test, and found what our son needed to improve on. They told us they will do as much as we will allow them to do. Our son is now going into the sixth grade and he has made honor roll. To say the teachers did a great job is not saying enough. Close Quote



Enrollment information for River Bluff Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 241 47 84 178 2 n/a n/a 17 569
2003 241 47 84 178 2 n/a n/a 17 569
2004 254 42 78 157 5 n/a n/a 102 638
2005 306 50 99 173 2 n/a n/a 52 682
2006 314 65 110 199 4 n/a n/a 48 740
2007 312 53 125 257 8 n/a n/a 48 803
2008 322 65 135 269 4 n/a n/a 0 795
2009 319 57 143 281 3 1 65 0 869
2010 307 59 126 336 2 1 13 0 844
2011 311 56 122 363 3 0 13 0 868
2012 298 67 95 353 5 0 12 0 830
2013 299 65 92 378 4 1 13 0 852
2014 299 73 94 383 5 1 17 0 872
2015 313 82 92 402 6 1 22 0 918
2016 300 91 98 407 8 0 23 0 927
2017 244 83 103 361 5 2 19 0 817
2018 211 75 115 371 6 2 19 0 799
2019 205 65 135 385 4 0 19 0 813
2020 192 58 143 356 3 0 24 0 776
2021 153 67 161 350 1 1 21 0 754
2022 135 45 171 347 2 1 22 0 723
2023 115 38 180 343 2 2 26 0 706

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Bluff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 569 28.8 19.8 27.2
2003 569 28.8 19.8 27.2
2004 638 31.0 20.6 26.7
2005 682 34.0 20.1 30.5
2006 740 36.0 20.6 29.2
2007 803 37.0 21.7 28.5
2008 795 46.0 17.3 33.2
2009 869 43.0 18.9 33.6
2010 844 33.9 24.8 37.2
2011 868 n/a n/a 39.1
2012 830 29.0 28.6 n/a
2013 852 29.0 29.3 41.9
2014 872 26.0 33.5 46.3
2015 918 29.0 31.6 34.7
2016 927 29.0 31.9 48.4
2017 817 26.5 30.8 41.9
2018 799 28.5 28.0 48.4
2019 813 27.5 29.5 51.2
2020 776 n/a n/a 50
2021 754 29.5 25.5 47.9
2022 723 27.5 26.2 44.7
2023 706 26.0 27.1 71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Bluff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 569 28.8 19.8 27.2
2003 569 28.8 19.8 27.2
2004 638 31.0 20.6 26.7
2005 682 34.0 20.1 30.5
2006 740 36.0 20.6 29.2
2007 803 37.0 21.7 28.5
2008 795 46.0 17.3 33.2
2009 869 43.0 18.9 33.6
2010 844 33.9 24.8 37.2
2011 868 n/a n/a 39.1
2012 830 29.0 28.6 n/a
2013 852 29.0 29.3 41.9
2014 872 26.0 33.5 46.3
2015 918 29.0 31.6 34.7
2016 927 29.0 31.9 48.4
2017 817 26.5 30.8 41.9
2018 799 28.5 28.0 48.4
2019 813 27.5 29.5 51.2
2020 776 n/a n/a 50
2021 754 29.5 25.5 47.9
2022 723 27.5 26.2 44.7
2023 706 26.0 27.1 71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

River Bluff Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%
201398.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201494.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%
201598.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201697.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for River Bluff Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,017

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Bluff Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1730th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1433rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (River Bluff Elementary)50.946.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)44.634.4
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Bluff Elementary)57.944.9
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)48.736.1
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (River Bluff Elementary)61.549.5
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)43.735.9
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Bluff Elementary)49.546
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)43.330.1
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (River Bluff Elementary)52.469
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)42.542.3
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Bluff Elementary)46.657.4
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)3125.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (River Bluff Elementary)27.249.5
 22.3%
   5th Grade Science (Central Unified)2124.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (River Bluff Elementary)68.968.9
 0%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)49.944.3
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (River Bluff Elementary)57.450.5
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)37.629.4
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students813706
 13.2%
African American6538
 41.5%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian135180
 33.3%
Hispanic385343
 10.9%
Pacific Islander02
White205115
 43.9%
Two or More Races1926
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.2%71.4%
 20.2%


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Students who attend River Bluff Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rio Vista Middle
High : Central East High

In the 2022-23 school year, 706 students attended River Bluff Elementary.

River Bluff Elementary ranks 1384th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at River Bluff Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 25% Asian, 16% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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