Enrollment
424
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, OR
Riverbend Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverbend Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411167000973
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbend Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #10 of 12
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbend Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167000973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverbend Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverbend Elementary School
Riverbend Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Springfield, Oregon, enrolling 424 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.1% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 424 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #164.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield Sd 19 spends $13,914 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Springfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary (376 students): Riverbend Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 16.3:1).
Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students) and Thurston High School (1,215 students) alongside Riverbend Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverbend Elementary School compares
Riverbend Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 20% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Oregon - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$13,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Riverbend Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 19, which includes Riverbend Elementary School.
$13,914
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 60.6%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Riverbend Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Yolanda Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Mt Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Thurston Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverbend Elementary School
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverbend Elementary School?
63.1% of students at Riverbend Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbend Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverbend Elementary School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverbend Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Riverbend Elementary School a good school?
Riverbend Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Riverbend Elementary School, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Thurston High School (1,215 students), and Hamlin Middle School (573 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.
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