River Bend Elementary

Summary:

River Bend Elementary is a public elementary school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Wake County Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 44.05% African American, 26.91% Hispanic, and 8.78% Asian students.

Despite being part of a highly-ranked school district, River Bend Elementary has consistently performed below the district and state averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 43.2% to 68.6% in mathematics and 43.2% to 56.9% in reading, compared to the Wake County averages of 59.5% to 69.3% in mathematics and 59.5% to 63.8% in reading. The school's performance has been particularly low in 4th and 5th-grade mathematics, where proficiency rates were below 50%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Abbotts Creek Elementary and Harris Creek Elementary, River Bend Elementary stands out as the lowest-performing, with significantly lower test scores and a higher percentage of students from low-income families. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.08% to 68.41%, may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6710 Perry Creek Road
       Raleigh, NC  27616


(919) 431-8010

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
804th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,613 Help


Students who attend River Bend Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rolesville Middle
High:    Rolesville High
    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  706

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.1%
Hispanic:
26.9%
White:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details River Bend Elementary ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 86th among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at River Bend Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.1%), Hispanic (26.9%), White (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Bend Elementary is 13.7. 75 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Bend Elementary is $9,613. 72 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Bend Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks River Bend Elementary 804th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See River Bend Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River Bend Elementary

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Rank History for all students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 48.80 765th 1293 40.8%
2008 49.80 716th 1324 45.9%
2009 52.44 736th 1354 45.6%
2010 42.92 884th 1363 35.1%
2011 56.51 673rd 1381 51.3%
2012 69.17 422nd 1388 69.6%
2013 60.19 516th 1403 63.2%
2014 51.75 672nd 1390 51.7%
2015 47.31 789th 1440 45.2%
2016 32.88 1030th 1425 27.7%
2017 46.64 809th 1429 43.4%
2018 36.12 987th 1434 31.2%
2019 29.53 1107th 1473 24.8%
2021 26.09 1081st 1489 27.4%
2022 38.56 945th 1514 37.6%
2023 39.19 951st 1502 36.7%
2024 46.78 804th 1505 46.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.88 211th 421 49.9%
2019 42.12 274th 497 44.9%
2021 35.56 240th 385 37.7%
2022 61.96 110th 485 77.3%
2023 51.08 204th 514 60.3%
2024 58.07 156th 533 70.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.46 303rd 801 62.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.79 737th 1332 44.7%
2019 39.15 889th 1361 34.7%
2021 40.00 784th 1329 41.0%
2022 49.19 668th 1366 51.1%
2023 57.41 541st 1437 62.4%
2024 64.90 403rd 1450 72.2%
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Rank History for Female students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.40 1002nd 1405 28.7%
2019 27.46 1127th 1424 20.9%
2021 29.74 1015th 1440 29.5%
2022 32.02 1030th 1458 29.4%
2023 24.12 1172nd 1459 19.7%
2024 36.31 982nd 1455 32.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.82 328th 897 63.4%
2019 60.97 235th 878 73.2%
2021 25.03 537th 646 16.9%
2022 45.68 281st 634 55.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.16 372nd 582 36.1%
2024 68.00 153rd 669 77.1%
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Rank History for Male students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.77 964th 1413 31.8%
2019 33.44 1048th 1430 26.7%
2021 22.52 1134th 1444 21.5%
2022 44.97 805th 1464 45.0%
2023 54.21 659th 1461 54.9%
2024 56.35 625th 1464 57.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.34 98th 106 7.5%
2021 12.57 80th 95 15.8%
2022 38.07 78th 107 27.1%
2023 54.41 66th 114 42.1%
2024 36.43 102nd 130 21.5%
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Rank History for African American students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.92 421st 927 54.6%
2019 54.31 381st 949 59.9%
2021 47.26 395th 896 55.9%
2022 60.68 281st 927 69.7%
2023 61.25 290th 933 68.9%
2024 77.45 133rd 924 85.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.34 468th 851 45.0%
2019 36.71 584th 865 32.5%
2021 32.22 611th 843 27.5%
2022 34.67 629th 893 29.6%
2023 43.88 518th 915 43.4%
2024 44.70 525th 951 44.8%
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Rank History for White students at River Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.83 599th 1178 49.2%
2019 27.15 970th 1183 18.0%
2021 18.60 1050th 1172 10.4%
2022 37.89 794th 1194 33.5%
2023 38.17 791st 1183 33.1%
2024 33.28 847th 1166 27.4%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Saturday, January 31, 2015

Open Quote The principal of this school is the worst I've ever worked with. He does not take his job or his duties seriously. Whether or not he does his job properly depends on whether he likes you or not. His favorites are given all kinds of special considerations. I don't know of a teacher in the building who has any respect for him as a leader. He has no vision for the school beyond some silly fantasy of being the "big man on campus" complete with an adoring throng surrounding him. He is unethical and arrogant. He throws tantrums when he feels like he doesn't get the amount of admiration he thinks he's entitled to. I'm embarrassed to have him as principal. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 7, 2010

Open Quote I was very disappointed to learn that Mr. Pond had left as River Bend's assistant principal to become a principal at a private school. I was even more upset to learn from my child's teacher that he left because he was run off by Dr. Hart, the principal at River Bend. Mr. Pond was the bright light at River Bend. I was amazed that he knew so many of the students by name, and he interacted with them throughout the day. He was always "there," always visbile and always friendly. Dr. Hart, on the other hand, seemed to resent that and treated him and her teachers very disrespectfully, and does everything she can to avoid interactions with students and parents throughout the day. It's a shame that Mr. Pond had to leave, as he would have made a great Wake County principal. Its even more shameful that we are stuck with Dr. Hart. Close Quote



Enrollment information for River Bend Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 87 169 31 192 0 n/a n/a 29 508
2008 90 169 30 200 0 n/a n/a 36 525
2009 90 209 28 200 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2010 109 245 36 221 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2011 103 217 36 236 13 0 39 0 644
2012 128 218 37 263 7 0 36 0 689
2013 145 252 48 285 6 0 34 0 770
2014 151 304 49 308 4 1 38 0 855
2015 138 302 50 312 3 1 33 0 839
2016 135 315 69 352 0 2 22 0 895
2017 125 266 66 164 0 0 12 0 633
2018 119 307 67 209 1 2 22 0 727
2019 109 333 63 207 1 1 22 0 736
2020 117 333 69 223 4 2 26 0 774
2021 107 346 70 197 3 0 36 0 759
2022 122 330 70 193 2 3 42 0 762
2023 103 311 62 190 3 2 35 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 Bend Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 508 n/a n/a 60.3
2008 525 37.4 14.0 n/a
2009 527 40.4 13.0 n/a
2010 611 43.7 14.0 62.5
2011 644 46.4 13.8 62.9
2012 689 48.4 14.2 58.6
2013 770 53.8 14.2 68.1
2014 855 60.3 14.1 64.9
2015 839 62.0 13.5 73.9
2016 895 62.0 14.4 70.5
2017 633 43.0 14.7 66.7
2018 727 47.9 15.1 62.9
2019 736 51.5 14.2 63
2020 774 53.0 14.6 59.2
2021 759 53.5 14.1 52.3
2022 762 54.0 14.1 49.1
2023 706 51.5 13.7 68.4

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 Bend Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 508 n/a n/a 60.3
2008 525 37.4 14.0 n/a
2009 527 40.4 13.0 n/a
2010 611 43.7 14.0 62.5
2011 644 46.4 13.8 62.9
2012 689 48.4 14.2 58.6
2013 770 53.8 14.2 68.1
2014 855 60.3 14.1 64.9
2015 839 62.0 13.5 73.9
2016 895 62.0 14.4 70.5
2017 633 43.0 14.7 66.7
2018 727 47.9 15.1 62.9
2019 736 51.5 14.2 63
2020 774 53.0 14.6 59.2
2021 759 53.5 14.1 52.3
2022 762 54.0 14.1 49.1
2023 706 51.5 13.7 68.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for River Bend Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,278 (13.3%) $8,335 (86.7%) $9,613

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

Impact of COVID-19 on River Bend Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1107th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 951st of 1502 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Bend Elementary)44.459.6
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (River Bend Elementary)52.439.4
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Bend Elementary)3948.6
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (River Bend Elementary)43.653.2
 9.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Bend Elementary)5347.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (River Bend Elementary)40.942.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (River Bend Elementary)71.351.7
 19.6%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   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 Students736706
 4.1%
African American333311
 6.6%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian6362
 1.6%
Hispanic207190
 8.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White109103
 5.5%
Two or More Races2235
 59.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%68.4%
 5.4%


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Students at River Bend Elementary are 44% African American, 27% Hispanic, 15% White, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

River Bend Elementary ranks 804th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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


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