- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tequesta, FL
Riverbend Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riverbend Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120129003615
👥 S:T ratio 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbend Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 49
- students enrolled
Riverbend Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Riverbend Academy shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-45.9%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120129003615 · Tequesta, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 4.9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
Riverbend Academy shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-45.9%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Riverbend Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin County
Martin County High School
2,055 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High School
1,775 students
- Jensen Beach H
Jensen Beach High School
1,722 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
1,082 students
- Hidden Oaks Mi
Hidden Oaks Middle School
920 students
- This school 49
Riverbend Academy
49 students
What this shows Riverbend Academy reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverbend Academy compares
Riverbend Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.9:1 | ▼ 72% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.9:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.5%
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
$12,831
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Riverbend Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverbend Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverbend Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~49 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverbend Academy
How many students attend Riverbend Academy?
Riverbend Academy has 49 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Tequesta, FL. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Academy is 4.9:1, which is 72% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbend Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riverbend Academy is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Tequesta, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbend Academy?
Riverbend Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Martin?
Besides Riverbend Academy, Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students), South Fork High School (1,775 students), and Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.