RIVERBEND ELEMENTARY

730 EAST WALKER STREET
BLACKFOOT, ID 83221

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

I.T. Stoddard Elementary School, located at 460 York Drive in Blackfoot, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Snake River School District #52. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for long-term educational success. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Blackfoot community.

In addition to its commitment to traditional academics, I.T. Stoddard prioritizes creating a positive school culture where students feel safe, engaged, and encouraged to reach their full potential. The faculty and staff strive to implement diverse instructional strategies that address the varying needs of their student population, aiming to prepare them for their transition into middle school. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school acts as a key anchor in the early development of children in the Blackfoot area.

403

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERBEND ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	90
Two or More	14
American Indian	62
Pacific Islander	1

White
236 (58.6%)
Hispanic
90 (22.3%)
American Indian
62 (15.4%)
Two or More
14 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BLACKFOOT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)785-8832
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 52

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 80