Is Riverbend Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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.

What schools do graduates of Riverbend Elementary School attend?

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

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:
471^st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,820

Students who attend Riverbend Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Selkirk Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 569

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverbend Elementary School ranks better than 59.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 9^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

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...)

Compare Riverbend Elementary School employs 39.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

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Male students:

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White students:

Central Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley School District 71^st 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
2019	63.13	408^th	1130	63.9%
2021	53.73	469^th	1107	57.6%
2022	49.80	567^th	1169	51.5%
2023	63.84	387^th	1169	66.9%
2024	57.91	471^st	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	27^th	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
2022	48.95	199^th	478	58.4%
2023	38.23	200^th	308	35.1%
2024	39.13	210^th	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
2019	61.89	326^th	979	66.7%
2021	58.10	281^st	854	67.1%
2022	44.98	548^th	1019	46.2%
2023	77.40	148^th	1013	85.4%
2024	60.00	368^th	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
2019	60.74	419^th	1068	60.8%
2021	48.30	478^th	1008	52.6%
2022	50.30	516^th	1100	53.1%
2023	65.03	356^th	1094	67.5%
2024	54.20	472^nd	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
2019	66.87	345^th	1075	67.9%
2021	54.40	412^th	1025	59.8%
2022	49.76	523^rd	1113	53.0%
2023	61.50	385^th	1099	65.0%
2024	60.49	413^th	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	193^rd	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
2019	52.66	506^th	1027	50.7%
2021	41.66	548^th	943	41.9%
2022	37.34	666^th	1031	35.4%
2023	53.83	458^th	1011	54.7%
2024	45.72	548^th	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.

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	Total
2019	348	8	5	12	7	2	14	396
2020	407	6	4	18	5	3	20	463
2021	384	7	6	29	4	2	30	462
2022	432	6	10	43	2	4	32	529
2023	449	6	9	57	6	4	38	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.

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