Riverbend Elementary School

Summary:

Riverbend Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 367 students. The school is part of the Hall County School District, which is ranked 124 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Riverbend Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a high of 250 out of 1,233 Georgia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to its current rank of 773 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024.

Riverbend Elementary School's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the Hall County and Georgia averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 25.8% to 35.1%, compared to 29% to 35% for Hall County and 37% to 48.2% for the state. In Mathematics, Riverbend's proficiency rates were 19.4% to 45.6%, while Hall County's were 32.5% to 39.9% and the state's were 41% to 48.1%. Additionally, Riverbend Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.49% to 59.14% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

When comparing Riverbend Elementary School to the other nearby schools in the Hall County district, such as Mount Vernon Elementary and Sardis Elementary, it becomes clear that Riverbend is performing below average, with significantly lower test scores. The school's performance is also lower than the Gainesville City School District, which includes schools like Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy and New Holland Knowledge Academy, which have higher test scores and statewide rankings despite serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1742 Cleveland Hwy
       Gainesville, GA  30501


(770) 534-4141

District: Hall County

SchoolDigger Rank:
773rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,964 Help


Students who attend Riverbend Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Hall Middle School
High:    North Hall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.4%
Hispanic:
45.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverbend Elementary School ranks worse than 61.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 11th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Hall County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Riverbend Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hall County School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.4%), Hispanic (45.2%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverbend Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 2nd best among 20 elementary schools in the Hall County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverbend Elementary School is $9,964, which is the 10th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Hall County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverbend Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hall County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hall County 124th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverbend Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.18 416th 1101 62.2%
2007 71.79 318th 1125 71.7%
2008 64.41 425th 1134 62.5%
2009 63.35 446th 1133 60.6%
2010 55.20 617th 1183 47.8%
2011 42.17 819th 1212 32.4%
2012 53.45 683rd 1201 43.1%
2013 53.77 688th 1225 43.8%
2014 61.42 562nd 1231 54.3%
2015 71.53 299th 1240 75.9%
2016 76.50 250th 1233 79.7%
2017 68.92 325th 1205 73.0%
2018 60.11 432nd 1209 64.3%
2019 45.87 643rd 1234 47.9%
2021 42.26 650th 1214 46.5%
2022 45.87 610th 1244 51.0%
2023 41.29 665th 1242 46.5%
2024 35.06 773rd 1248 38.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Riverbend Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, August 6, 2017

Open Quote The amazing teachers and staff have done an amazing job at helping my son excel despite having to navigate handling his ADHD and anxiety. They are all such a blessing! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riverbend Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 478 478
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 419 419
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 452 452
1994 441 10 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 482 6 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1996 482 6 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1997 457 7 2 34 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 446 17 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 415 18 2 68 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 382 11 4 87 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 374 8 2 90 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2002 329 8 1 153 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 329 8 1 153 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 271 4 0 146 2 n/a n/a 0 423
2005 239 4 1 157 1 n/a n/a 10 412
2006 232 1 0 146 0 n/a n/a 13 392
2007 230 4 1 162 0 n/a n/a 11 408
2008 203 10 2 153 0 n/a n/a 13 381
2009 207 8 2 148 0 n/a n/a 17 382
2010 190 6 2 153 0 0 9 0 360
2011 172 11 1 159 0 0 8 0 351
2012 194 8 0 156 0 0 8 0 366
2013 228 5 0 173 0 0 14 0 420
2014 232 7 0 177 0 0 12 0 428
2015 206 8 0 174 0 0 7 0 395
2016 223 3 0 165 0 0 9 0 400
2017 209 2 0 179 3 0 7 0 400
2018 221 8 0 178 1 0 8 0 416
2019 226 9 0 167 1 1 7 0 411
2020 215 10 4 165 1 0 4 0 399
2021 208 10 6 164 3 0 3 0 394
2022 197 8 5 165 2 0 5 0 382
2023 194 7 5 153 1 0 7 0 367
2024 163 3 5 149 0 0 10 0 330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverbend Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 478 26.0 18.3 8.2
1991 419 23.0 18.2 13.8
1992 434 26.0 16.6 19.1
1993 452 25.0 18.1 18.8
1994 461 26.5 17.4 19.1
1995 515 29.0 17.8 24.1
1996 515 29.0 17.8 24.1
1997 500 30.0 16.7 30.2
1998 512 31.3 16.4 27.9
1999 504 30.6 16.5 35.5
2000 486 28.9 16.8 35.4
2001 475 31.5 15.1 36.8
2002 491 27.5 17.9 47.9
2003 491 27.5 17.9 47.9
2004 423 27.7 15.3 48.7
2005 412 29.5 14.0 55.5
2006 392 30.0 13.1 59.1
2007 408 28.5 14.3 59.9
2008 381 31.0 12.3 61.1
2009 382 30.5 12.5 61.9
2010 360 26.3 13.6 65
2011 351 26.5 13.2 70.9
2012 366 26.5 13.8 70.2
2013 420 26.5 15.8 68.8
2014 428 27.5 15.5 68.5
2015 395 28.0 14.1 69.9
2016 400 28.0 14.2 69
2017 400 26.3 15.2 68.8
2018 416 26.3 15.8 63.2
2019 411 26.0 15.8 64.5
2020 399 26.5 15.0 61.2
2021 394 26.0 15.1 59.1
2022 382 26.5 14.4 n/a
2023 367 26.5 13.8 57.5
2024 330 27.1 12.1 70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverbend Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 478 26.0 18.3 8.2
1991 419 23.0 18.2 13.8
1992 434 26.0 16.6 19.1
1993 452 25.0 18.1 18.8
1994 461 26.5 17.4 19.1
1995 515 29.0 17.8 24.1
1996 515 29.0 17.8 24.1
1997 500 30.0 16.7 30.2
1998 512 31.3 16.4 27.9
1999 504 30.6 16.5 35.5
2000 486 28.9 16.8 35.4
2001 475 31.5 15.1 36.8
2002 491 27.5 17.9 47.9
2003 491 27.5 17.9 47.9
2004 423 27.7 15.3 48.7
2005 412 29.5 14.0 55.5
2006 392 30.0 13.1 59.1
2007 408 28.5 14.3 59.9
2008 381 31.0 12.3 61.1
2009 382 30.5 12.5 61.9
2010 360 26.3 13.6 65
2011 351 26.5 13.2 70.9
2012 366 26.5 13.8 70.2
2013 420 26.5 15.8 68.8
2014 428 27.5 15.5 68.5
2015 395 28.0 14.1 69.9
2016 400 28.0 14.2 69
2017 400 26.3 15.2 68.8
2018 416 26.3 15.8 63.2
2019 411 26.0 15.8 64.5
2020 399 26.5 15.0 61.2
2021 394 26.0 15.1 59.1
2022 382 26.5 14.4 n/a
2023 367 26.5 13.8 57.5
2024 330 27.1 12.1 70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverbend Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $670 (7.1%) $8,782 (92.9%) $9,453
2018 $718 (7.4%) $8,959 (92.6%) $9,677
2019 $585 (5.9%) $9,379 (94.1%) $9,964

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverbend Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 643rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 665th of 1242 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Elementary School)41.730.4
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)37.626.2
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Elementary School)5545.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hall County)46.938.2
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Elementary School)45.823.2
 22.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)39.624.7
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Elementary School)45.837.7
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hall County)44.834.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverbend Elementary School)43.236.7
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)41.331.3
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverbend Elementary School)2330
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hall County)34.932
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Riverbend Elementary School)36.533.3
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Hall County)36.926
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411367
 10.7%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian11
Asian05
Hispanic167153
 8.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White226194
 14.2%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.5%57.5%
 7%


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Students who attend Riverbend Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Hall Middle School
High : North Hall High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 330 students attended Riverbend Elementary School.

Riverbend Elementary School ranks 773rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Riverbend Elementary School are 49% White, 45% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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