- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Juneau, AK
Riverbend Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverbend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020021000265
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbend Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Juneau · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbend Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Elementary ranks #9 of 9 schools in Juneau, AK.
School address
District: Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020021000265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Riverbend Elementary held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 020021000265 · Juneau, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 13.8:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students)
Riverbend Elementary held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Riverbend Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Juneau-Douglas
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt
1,018 students
- Thunder Mounta
Thunder Mountain High School
586 students
- Dzantik'i Heen
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
454 students
- Floyd Dryden M 407
Floyd Dryden Middle School
407 students
- Auke Bay Eleme 353
Auke Bay Elementary
353 students
- This school 290
Riverbend Elementary
290 students
What this shows Riverbend Elementary reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverbend Elementary compares
Riverbend Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 40% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Alaska - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.1%
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
$20,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 31.0%
White 25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.1%
Asian 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Largest group: Two or More at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.7, Riverbend Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Juneau Borough School District reports $20,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverbend Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Dryden Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auke Bay Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverbend Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Juneau
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Auke Bay Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Harborview Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Standard public school
322 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Mendenhall River Community School
Standard public school
308 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Saytik: Gastineau Community School
Standard public school
281 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Homebridge
Standard public school
224 students
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverbend Elementary
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary?
Riverbend Elementary has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Juneau, AK. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 12% 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 Riverbend Elementary?
36.6% of students at Riverbend Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverbend Elementary is Two or More at 31.0% of enrollment, in Juneau, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbend Elementary?
Riverbend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Riverbend Elementary rank among schools in Juneau?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Elementary ranks #9 of 9 schools in Juneau, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Juneau on the city page.
What other schools are in Juneau Borough School District?
Besides Riverbend Elementary, Juneau Borough School District also operates Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students), Thunder Mountain High School (586 students), and Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School (454 students). See the Juneau Borough School District district page for the complete list.