- Enrollment
- 2,168
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Sacramento, CA
Riverbank Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverbank Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064158012263
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbank Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in West Sacramento · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbank Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbank Elementary ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 064158012263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Riverbank Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 064158012263 · West Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 17.6:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: River City High (2,168 students)
Riverbank Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Riverbank Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River City Hig
River City High
2,168 students
- Bridgeway Isla
Bridgeway Island Elementary
1,062 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
928 students
- Southport Elem 785
Southport Elementary
785 students
- This school 599
Riverbank Elementary
599 students
- Elkhorn Villag 557
Elkhorn Village Elementary
557 students
What this shows Riverbank Elementary reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverbank Elementary compares
Riverbank Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the California average of 55.5%
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.6%
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
$15,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
Asian 17.2%
White 14.5%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Riverbank Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Washington Unified reports $15,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverbank Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeway Island Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Village Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverbank Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in West Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bridgeway Island Elementary
Standard public school
1,062 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
928 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Elkhorn Village Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Westmore Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Westfield Village Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverbank Elementary
How many students attend Riverbank Elementary?
Riverbank Elementary has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbank Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbank Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% higher 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 Riverbank Elementary?
92.2% of students at Riverbank Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbank Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverbank Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in West Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbank Elementary?
Riverbank Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverbank Elementary rank among elementary schools in West Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbank Elementary ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Unified?
Besides Riverbank Elementary, Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students), Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students), and Stonegate Elementary (928 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.