Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

rbes.juneauschools.org/

290 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Riverbend Elementary, located at 2901 Riverside Dr. in Juneau, Alaska, serves as a cornerstone of the Mendenhall Valley community. As a public institution within the Juneau School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth for students in their formative years. Its location near the Mendenhall River provides a unique backdrop that often integrates the region’s natural beauty and environmental focus into the students' educational experience.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative learning, working closely with families and local partners to ensure that students are well-prepared for the future. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Riverbend focuses on developing strong foundational skills while nurturing social-emotional health. Those interested in current events, school policies, or enrollment information can find additional resources through their official website at [rbes.juneauschools.org](http://rbes.juneauschools.org/).

290

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	35
Asian	37
Two or More	90
American Indian	41
Pacific Islander	14

Two or More
90 (31.0%)
White
73 (25.2%)
American Indian
41 (14.1%)
Asian
37 (12.8%)
Hispanic
35 (12.1%)
Pacific Islander
14 (4.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Juneau Borough School District
Phone:	(907)796-5700
Website:	http://rbes.juneauschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 38