River Bend Elementary

riverbendes.wcpss.net/

709 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

River Bend Elementary School, located on Perry Creek Road in Raleigh, is a prominent member of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Serving a diverse student population in the North Raleigh area, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with programs designed to support social-emotional development and student engagement.

The campus acts as a central hub for its local community, placing a strong emphasis on parental involvement and home-school partnerships. Through various extracurricular activities, technology-enhanced classrooms, and dedicated faculty, River Bend strives to prepare its students for future academic success. For parents and community members interested in specific initiatives, upcoming events, or faculty resources, the school maintains an active web presence via its official portal at http://riverbendes.wcpss.net/.

709

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Bend Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	195
Black	301
Asian	64
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
301 (42.5%)
Hispanic
195 (27.5%)
White
102 (14.4%)
Asian
64 (9.0%)
Two or More
44 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)431-8010
Website:	http://riverbendes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	706
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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for River Bend Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	140
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for River Bend Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	347	48.9%
Male	362	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)