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Riverbend Elementary School

Summary:

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.


Detail:

Public K-5

 17720 E Mission Avenue
       Spokane Valley, WA  99016

(509) 558-3400

District: Central Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
471st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,820 Help


Students who attend Riverbend Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Selkirk Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  569

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverbend Elementary School ranks better than 59.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 9th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.3% 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 School is 14.2. 12 elementary schools in the Central Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverbend Elementary School is $15,820. 13 elementary schools in the Central Valley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverbend Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverbend Elementary School 471st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Riverbend Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Central Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley School District 71st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverbend Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Riverbend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.13 408th 1130 63.9%
2021 53.73 469th 1107 57.6%
2022 49.80 567th 1169 51.5%
2023 63.84 387th 1169 66.9%
2024 57.91 471st 1168 59.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverbend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.18 27th 320 91.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverbend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.95 199th 478 58.4%
2023 38.23 200th 308 35.1%
2024 39.13 210th 339 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverbend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.89 326th 979 66.7%
2021 58.10 281st 854 67.1%
2022 44.98 548th 1019 46.2%
2023 77.40 148th 1013 85.4%
2024 60.00 368th 1024 64.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverbend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.74 419th 1068 60.8%
2021 48.30 478th 1008 52.6%
2022 50.30 516th 1100 53.1%
2023 65.03 356th 1094 67.5%
2024 54.20 472nd 1093 56.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverbend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.87 345th 1075 67.9%
2021 54.40 412th 1025 59.8%
2022 49.76 523rd 1113 53.0%
2023 61.50 385th 1099 65.0%
2024 60.49 413th 1099 62.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverbend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.86 193rd 651 70.4%
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Rank History for White students at Riverbend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.66 506th 1027 50.7%
2021 41.66 548th 943 41.9%
2022 37.34 666th 1031 35.4%
2023 53.83 458th 1011 54.7%
2024 45.72 548th 1009 45.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Riverbend Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 348 8 5 12 7 2 14 0 396
2020 407 6 4 18 5 3 20 0 463
2021 384 7 6 29 4 2 30 0 462
2022 432 6 10 43 2 4 32 0 529
2023 449 6 9 57 6 4 38 0 569

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 396 26.7 14.8 6.8
2020 463 29.0 15.9 30.9
2021 462 31.0 14.9 26.6
2022 529 36.0 14.6 31.4
2023 569 39.8 14.2 38.3

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 396 26.7 14.8 6.8
2020 463 29.0 15.9 30.9
2021 462 31.0 14.9 26.6
2022 529 36.0 14.6 31.4
2023 569 39.8 14.2 38.3

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

Riverbend Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaPertussisTetanus
202078.6%8.2%0.0%0.0%4.1%78.6%87.8%87.8%87.8%78.6%84.7%86.7%78.6%78.6%
202180.3%4.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%82.9%80.3%80.3%80.3%82.9%90.8%82.9%82.9%82.9%
202290.7%2.8%0.0%0.9%4.6%92.6%91.7%91.7%91.7%91.7%95.4%92.6%91.7%91.7%
202379.1%1.1%1.1%0.0%1.1%83.5%83.5%83.5%83.5%83.5%87.9%82.4%83.5%83.5%
202479.6%3.2%0.0%0.0%2.2%81.7%81.7%81.7%81.7%80.7%87.1%80.7%80.7%80.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverbend Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $592 (4.8%) $11,786 (95.2%) $12,377
2020 $512 (5.1%) $9,622 (94.9%) $10,134
2021 $789 (5.2%) $14,395 (94.8%) $15,184
2022 $2,053 (13.0%) $13,768 (87.0%) $15,820

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverbend Elementary School

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 408th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 387th of 1169 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Elementary School)75.871.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)61.758
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Riverbend Elementary School)68.275.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Central Valley School District)64.363.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Elementary School)65.845.8
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)59.653
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Riverbend Elementary School)63.332.3
 31%
   4th Grade Math (Central Valley School District)58.550.8
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Elementary School)66.760.8
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)64.855.8
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Riverbend Elementary School)32.144.9
 12.8%
   5th Grade Math (Central Valley School District)5146.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Riverbend Elementary School)58.566.7
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Central Valley School District)6059.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Riverbend Elementary School)69.458.9
 10.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)66.156.4
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Riverbend Elementary School)56.650.8
 5.8%
   All Grades Math (Central Valley School District)54.845.3
 9.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Riverbend Elementary School)58.566.7
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Central Valley School District)58.555.1
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students396569
 43.7%
African American86
 25%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic1257
 375%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White348449
 29%
Two or More Races1438
 171.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.8%38.3%
 31.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbend Elementary School

Students at Riverbend Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 569 students attended Riverbend Elementary School.

Riverbend Elementary School ranks 471st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Riverbend Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Selkirk Middle School


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