- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clyde, NC
Riverbend Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverbend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370204000900
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbend Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clyde · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbend Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clyde, NC.
School address
District: Haywood County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370204000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Riverbend Elementary grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 370204000900 · Clyde, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 15.7:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscola High (873 students)
Riverbend Elementary grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Riverbend Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscola High
Tuscola High
873 students
- Pisgah High
Pisgah High
859 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
727 students
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary
537 students
- Clyde Elementa
Clyde Elementary
523 students
- This school 204
Riverbend Elementary
204 students
What this shows Riverbend Elementary reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverbend Elementary compares
Riverbend Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, Riverbend Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haywood County Schools reports $12,458 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clyde Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverbend Elementary
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary?
Riverbend Elementary has 204 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clyde, NC. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% 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 Riverbend Elementary?
48.6% of students at Riverbend Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverbend Elementary is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Clyde, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbend Elementary?
Riverbend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Riverbend Elementary rank among public schools in Clyde?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clyde, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Haywood County Schools?
Besides Riverbend Elementary, Haywood County Schools also operates Tuscola High (873 students), Pisgah High (859 students), and Waynesville Middle (727 students). See the Haywood County Schools district page for the complete list.