- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkton, VA
River Bend Elementary
Federal NCES profile for River Bend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510339002804
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Bend Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
River Bend Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elkton, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339002804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
River Bend Elementary shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 510339002804 · Elkton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 13.6:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
River Bend Elementary shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
River Bend Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner Ashby H
Turner Ashby High
998 students
- Broadway High
Broadway High
932 students
- Spotswood High
Spotswood High
880 students
- East Rockingha
East Rockingham High
821 students
- J. Frank Hilly
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- This school 341
River Bend Elementary
341 students
What this shows River Bend Elementary reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Bend Elementary compares
River Bend Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, River Bend Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Public Schools reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Bend Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Bend Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Elkton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Bend Elementary
How many students attend River Bend Elementary?
River Bend Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Elementary?
82.8% of students at River Bend Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Bend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at River Bend Elementary is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Elkton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Bend Elementary?
River Bend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Bend Elementary rank among public schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elkton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides River Bend Elementary, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and Spotswood High (880 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.