Riverbend Prep

West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)

www.riverbendprep.org

Charter School 205 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Riverbend Prep, located in Laveen, Arizona, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the Choice Academies network, the school emphasizes a rigorous, back-to-basics academic curriculum that focuses heavily on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing. The school is known for its structured learning environment, which aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by fostering strong study habits and academic discipline from an early age.

In addition to its academic focus, Riverbend Prep places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school typically utilizes a "classical-style" educational philosophy, often incorporating uniforms and a formal classroom setting to minimize distractions. By prioritizing high academic standards and a consistent behavioral code, Riverbend Prep strives to create a focused, high-achieving atmosphere for families in the Laveen area looking for an alternative to the traditional district school model.

205

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverbend Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	116
Black	52
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
116 (56.6%)
Black
52 (25.4%)
White
16 (7.8%)
American Indian
11 (5.4%)
Two or More
7 (3.4%)
Asian
2 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)
Phone:	(602)285-3003
Website:	http://www.riverbendprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 27