Riverbend Elementary

Summary:

Riverbend Elementary is a public K-5 school located in Clyde, North Carolina, part of the highly-ranked Haywood County Schools district. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking within the top 12 schools for the past several years and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverbend Elementary's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students significantly outpacing their peers in the district and state on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 96.9% of 3rd graders, 87.9% of 4th graders, and 93.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. The school also excelled in Reading and 5th grade Science, with proficiency rates well above neighboring schools like Bethel Elementary, Meadowbrook Elementary, and Clyde Elementary.

Riverbend Elementary's success is not solely dependent on the socioeconomic status of its student population, which has a relatively low percentage of students from low-income backgrounds. The school's exceptional performance suggests that the quality of education and resources provided are the key drivers of its consistent high rankings among North Carolina elementary schools. Riverbend's commitment to academic excellence and its ability to serve all students, including its gifted and talented population, make it a standout choice for families in the Haywood County area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 71 Learning Lane
       Clyde, NC  28721


(828) 627-6565

District: Haywood County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,871 Help


Students who attend Riverbend Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Waynesville Middle
High:    Tuscola High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Hispanic:
4.9%
American Indian:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverbend Elementary ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Haywood County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Riverbend Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Haywood County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), Hispanic (4.9%), American Indian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary is 13.2, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Haywood County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverbend Elementary is $10,871, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Haywood County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverbend Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverbend Elementary 12th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Riverbend Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Haywood County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Haywood County Schools 27th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverbend Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Riverbend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.98 290th 1276 77.3%
2007 80.03 174th 1293 86.5%
2008 90.98 56th 1324 95.8%
2009 86.93 92nd 1354 93.2%
2010 92.11 5th 1363 99.6%
2011 91.31 12th 1381 99.1%
2012 90.91 23rd 1388 98.3%
2013 86.84 140th 1403 90.0%
2014 96.02 24th 1390 98.3%
2015 93.93 35th 1440 97.6%
2016 96.25 11th 1425 99.2%
2017 90.97 78th 1429 94.5%
2018 97.03 6th 1434 99.6%
2019 96.02 19th 1473 98.7%
2021 91.94 95th 1489 93.6%
2022 98.10 5th 1514 99.7%
2023 97.63 8th 1502 99.5%
2024 97.56 12th 1505 99.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverbend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.28 2nd 1332 99.8%
2019 98.80 1st 1361 99.9%
2021 92.00 44th 1329 96.7%
2022 98.32 6th 1366 99.6%
2023 99.45 2nd 1437 99.9%
2024 98.91 4th 1450 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverbend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.02 1st 1405 99.9%
2019 95.78 13th 1424 99.1%
2021 87.97 123rd 1440 91.5%
2022 96.55 12th 1458 99.2%
2023 97.63 3rd 1459 99.8%
2024 96.59 15th 1455 99.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Riverbend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.21 14th 500 97.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverbend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.71 12th 1413 99.2%
2019 95.08 22nd 1430 98.5%
2021 93.33 61st 1444 95.8%
2022 98.05 4th 1464 99.7%
2023 96.54 14th 1461 99.0%
2024 97.18 10th 1464 99.3%
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Rank History for White students at Riverbend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.05 12th 1178 99.0%
2019 89.41 54th 1183 95.4%
2021 79.10 207th 1172 82.3%
2022 94.07 15th 1194 98.7%
2023 94.14 10th 1183 99.2%
2024 92.06 31st 1166 97.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Riverbend Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Riverbend Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1989 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1990 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1992 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1993 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1994 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1995 180 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1996 180 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1997 160 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 165
1998 166 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1999 162 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 164
2000 170 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 173
2001 193 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 217 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2003 217 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2004 238 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2005 234 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2006 238 7 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 248
2007 253 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 260
2008 248 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 2 256
2009 250 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2010 224 1 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 234
2011 211 1 0 11 4 0 2 0 229
2012 199 0 0 13 3 0 2 0 217
2013 205 0 0 8 3 0 2 0 218
2014 196 1 0 10 3 0 2 0 212
2015 196 0 0 8 2 0 1 0 207
2016 392 2 0 30 2 0 2 0 428
2017 195 2 0 12 1 0 0 0 210
2018 200 2 0 10 1 0 1 0 214
2019 198 1 0 9 1 0 3 0 212
2020 203 1 0 9 0 0 10 0 223
2021 188 1 0 7 1 0 5 0 202
2022 178 0 0 7 3 0 4 0 192
2023 173 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 183

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 Riverbend Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 136 10.0 13.6 14
1989 131 10.0 13.1 24.4
1990 132 10.0 13.2 32.6
1991 136 10.0 13.6 31.6
1992 138 10.0 13.8 10.1
1993 135 9.0 15.0 14.8
1994 112 10.0 11.2 19.6
1995 181 11.0 16.5 34.8
1996 181 11.0 16.5 34.8
1997 165 11.0 15.0 27.3
1998 167 13.0 12.8 24
1999 164 13.0 12.6 29.9
2000 173 13.0 13.3 30.6
2001 200 13.0 15.4 31
2002 223 13.0 17.2 34.5
2003 223 13.0 17.2 34.5
2004 242 13.0 18.6 37.6
2005 239 13.0 18.4 40.6
2006 248 13.0 19.1 40.7
2007 260 n/a n/a 40.1
2008 256 21.0 12.2 36.2
2009 257 23.0 11.2 n/a
2010 234 20.5 11.4 48.7
2011 229 20.6 11.0 46.3
2012 217 17.0 12.7 50.7
2013 218 17.0 12.8 49.5
2014 212 16.5 12.8 48.6
2015 207 16.0 12.9 48.3
2016 428 16.0 26.7 25.5
2017 210 15.3 13.6 49
2018 214 14.0 15.2 48.6
2019 212 14.2 14.9 42
2020 223 14.9 14.9 45.3
2021 202 13.6 14.7 35.6
2022 192 14.7 13.0 30.7
2023 183 13.8 13.2 52.5

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 Riverbend Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 136 10.0 13.6 14
1989 131 10.0 13.1 24.4
1990 132 10.0 13.2 32.6
1991 136 10.0 13.6 31.6
1992 138 10.0 13.8 10.1
1993 135 9.0 15.0 14.8
1994 112 10.0 11.2 19.6
1995 181 11.0 16.5 34.8
1996 181 11.0 16.5 34.8
1997 165 11.0 15.0 27.3
1998 167 13.0 12.8 24
1999 164 13.0 12.6 29.9
2000 173 13.0 13.3 30.6
2001 200 13.0 15.4 31
2002 223 13.0 17.2 34.5
2003 223 13.0 17.2 34.5
2004 242 13.0 18.6 37.6
2005 239 13.0 18.4 40.6
2006 248 13.0 19.1 40.7
2007 260 n/a n/a 40.1
2008 256 21.0 12.2 36.2
2009 257 23.0 11.2 n/a
2010 234 20.5 11.4 48.7
2011 229 20.6 11.0 46.3
2012 217 17.0 12.7 50.7
2013 218 17.0 12.8 49.5
2014 212 16.5 12.8 48.6
2015 207 16.0 12.9 48.3
2016 428 16.0 26.7 25.5
2017 210 15.3 13.6 49
2018 214 14.0 15.2 48.6
2019 212 14.2 14.9 42
2020 223 14.9 14.9 45.3
2021 202 13.6 14.7 35.6
2022 192 14.7 13.0 30.7
2023 183 13.8 13.2 52.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverbend Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $924 (8.5%) $9,947 (91.5%) $10,871

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverbend Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 8th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Elementary)90.390
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Haywood County Schools)76.373.5
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Riverbend Elementary)80.683.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Haywood County Schools)61.852.2
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Elementary)87.2100
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Haywood County Schools)68.671.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Riverbend Elementary)89.796.5
 6.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Haywood County Schools)64.361.2
 3.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Elementary)94.197
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Haywood County Schools)64.468.4
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Riverbend Elementary)85.382.4
 2.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Haywood County Schools)62.757.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Riverbend Elementary)10094.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Haywood County Schools)77.877.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students212183
 13.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic99
Pacific Islander00
White198173
 12.6%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%52.5%
 10.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbend Elementary

Yes! Riverbend Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Riverbend Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waynesville Middle
High : Tuscola High

Students at Riverbend Elementary are 95% White, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Riverbend Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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