RIVER BEND ELEM.

224 RIVER VALLEY DR
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017

WWW.PARKWAYSCHOOLS.NET

380 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

River Bend Elementary is a public school located in Chesterfield, Missouri, and is part of the Parkway School District. Serving students in the suburban St. Louis area, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and character development. As part of the larger Parkway district, River Bend benefits from the resources and collaborative educational framework that the system is known for, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often characterized by active parent involvement and a strong sense of community. By integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for creative and social-emotional learning, River Bend strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, curriculum guides, or extracurricular offerings can find detailed information through the Parkway School District website at [www.parkwayschools.net](http://www.parkwayschools.net).

380

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER BEND ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	22
Black	77
Asian	36
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
205 (53.9%)
Black
77 (20.3%)
Asian
36 (9.5%)
Two or More
36 (9.5%)
Hispanic
22 (5.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	PARKWAY C-2
Phone:	(314)415-6650
Website:	http://WWW.PARKWAYSCHOOLS.NET
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 49

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 74