- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, GA
Riverbend Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverbend Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261001157
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbend Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbend Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Elementary School ranks #3 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261001157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Riverbend Elementary School shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 130261001157 · Gainesville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 14.1:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Riverbend Elementary School shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Riverbend Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school 367
Riverbend Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Riverbend Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverbend Elementary School compares
Riverbend Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverbend Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverbend Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Gainesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestatee Elementary
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Chicopee Elementary School
Standard public school
809 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Arts Academy
Standard public school
760 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverbend Elementary School
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 School?
47.7% of students at Riverbend Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Elementary School ranks #3 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Riverbend Elementary School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.