Enrollment
442
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pacific, MO
Riverbend Sch.
Federal NCES profile for Riverbend Sch., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292346002864
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbend Sch. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Pacific · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbend Sch. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Sch. ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pacific, MO.
School address
District: Meramec Valley R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292346002864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverbend Sch. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverbend Sch.
Riverbend Sch. is a mid-sized middle school in Pacific, Missouri, enrolling 442 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #335.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 215 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 442 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Meramec Valley R-Iii also operates Pacific High (973 students) and Zitzman Elem. (469 students) alongside Riverbend Sch..
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 Sch. compares
Riverbend Sch. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$12,489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.6 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Riverbend Sch. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meramec Valley R-Iii, which includes Riverbend Sch..
$12,489
Per student
-3%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.1%
State 29.4%
Federal 13.6%
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 Sch. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zitzman Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pacific Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nike Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverbend Sch.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverbend Sch.
How many students attend Riverbend Sch.?
Riverbend Sch. has 442 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pacific, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Sch. is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverbend Sch.?
26.8% of students at Riverbend Sch. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbend Sch.?
The largest demographic group at Riverbend Sch. is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Pacific, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbend Sch.?
Riverbend Sch. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverbend Sch. rank among public schools in Pacific?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Sch. ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pacific, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pacific on the city page.
Is Riverbend Sch. a good school?
Riverbend Sch. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri 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 Meramec Valley R-Iii?
Besides Riverbend Sch., Meramec Valley R-Iii also operates Pacific High (973 students), Zitzman Elem. (469 students), and Pacific Intermediate (399 students). See the Meramec Valley R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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