Enrollment
205
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laveen, AZ
Riverbend Prep
Federal NCES profile for Riverbend Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040078602885Charter school
205 students enrolled
School address
NCES ID 040078602885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+42% vs state
What stands out at Riverbend Prep
Riverbend Prep is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Laveen, Arizona, enrolling 205 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 205 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 61/100).
The surrounding West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) spends $9,099 per pupil, 31% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) is a single-school charter district, so Riverbend Prep operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Prep compares
Riverbend Prep on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$9,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
African American 25.4%
White 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Riverbend Prep is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036), which includes Riverbend Prep.
$9,099
Per student
-31%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 100.0%
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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverbend Prep
How many students attend Riverbend Prep?
Riverbend Prep has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laveen, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverbend Prep?
68.8% of students at Riverbend Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbend Prep?
The largest demographic group at Riverbend Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Laveen, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What other schools are in West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)?
None; West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) is a single-school charter district, and Riverbend Prep is its only campus.
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