- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
River Bend Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for River Bend Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272124003022
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Bend Educational Center earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 49
- schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
River Bend Educational Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend Educational Center ranks #6 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124003022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
River Bend Educational Center grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 272124003022 · Minneapolis, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 3.8:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
River Bend Educational Center grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
River Bend Educational Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 65
River Bend Educational Center
65 students
What this shows River Bend Educational Center reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Bend Educational Center compares
River Bend Educational Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.8:1 | ▼ 76% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 107% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.6%
Two or More 13.8%
White 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Largest group: African American at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, River Bend Educational Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Bend Educational Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Bend Educational Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Bend Educational Center
How many students attend River Bend Educational Center?
River Bend Educational Center has 65 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend Educational Center is 3.8:1, which is 76% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 76% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Bend Educational Center?
88.7% of students at River Bend Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Bend Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at River Bend Educational Center is African American at 64.6% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Bend Educational Center?
River Bend Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does River Bend Educational Center rank among schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend Educational Center ranks #6 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides River Bend Educational Center, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.