Riverbend Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Spokane Valley, Washington, serving a student population of 569. The school is part of the Central Valley School District, which is ranked 71 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Riverbend Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently scoring above the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's Hispanic and English Language Learner students, in particular, perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% and top 5% of Washington elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's White and Special Education students perform relatively lower, an area that could benefit from additional support. Compared to nearby schools like Greenacres Elementary and McDonald Elementary, Riverbend generally outperforms in academic achievement and school rankings.
Riverbend's student population is predominantly white (78.91%), which is higher than the state average of 52.63%. The school's free and reduced lunch rate of 38.31% is lower than the nearby schools, which range from 47.71% to 71.05%. Interestingly, Riverbend's spending per student has increased over the years, from $10,134 in 2019-2020 to $15,820 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. This suggests the school is investing in resources to support its students, even as the demographics of the student body are changing with a decrease in the percentage of white students over time.
Students who attend Riverbend Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Selkirk Middle School
Riverbend Elementary School ranks 471st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
In the 2023-24 school year, 602 students attended Riverbend Elementary School.
Central Valley School District
Students at Riverbend Elementary School are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.