At a glance
Reported students
205
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
205
Riverbend Prep: 205 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Riverbend Prep
Riverbend Prep is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Laveen. It is one of 1 current school records connected to West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036). NCES reports 205 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.6%) and Black (25.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Riverbend Prep
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.8%
- Hispanic56.6%
- Black25.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Riverbend Prep
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Ranch STEM Academy Elementary · Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 997 | 0.8 mi |
| Maurice C. Cash Elementary School Elementary · Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 714 | 1.5 mi |
| Legacy Traditional School ? Laveen Village Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village (91763) | KG–08 | 988 | 1.6 mi |
| Laveen Leadership Academy at Cheatham Farms Elementary · Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 758 | 1.9 mi |
| Paseo Pointe Dual Language Academy Elementary · Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 988 | 2 mi |
| Vista Del Sur Accelerated Academy Elementary · Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 893 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riverbend Prep
What grades does Riverbend Prep serve?
Riverbend Prep reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036).
How many students attend Riverbend Prep?
Riverbend Prep reported 205 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Riverbend Prep?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 205 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Riverbend Prep a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riverbend Prep is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Riverbend Prep in?
Riverbend Prep is part of West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036), based in Laveen, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riverbend Prep?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rogers Ranch STEM Academy (0.8 mi), Maurice C. Cash Elementary School (1.5 mi), Legacy Traditional School ? Laveen Village (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.