At a glance
Reported students
599
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
523
Riverbank K-8: 599 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 625
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Riverbank K-8
Riverbank K-8 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in West Sacramento. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Washington Unified. NCES reports 599 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 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 (58.9%) and Asian (17.2%). English learners represent 36.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Riverbank K-8
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.67 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 36.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.5%
- Hispanic58.9%
- Black3.3%
- Asian17.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial3.3%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Washington Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elkhorn Village K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
557 reported students
Westmore Oaks K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
531 reported students
Westfield Village PK-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
515 reported students
Southport TK-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
785 reported students
Stonegate PK-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
928 reported students
Bridgeway Island K-8 School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,062 reported students
Public schools near Riverbank K-8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter Elementary · Charter · River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District | KG–08 | 446 | 0.7 mi |
| Elkhorn Village K-8 Elementary · Washington Unified | KG–08 | 557 | 0.7 mi |
| Two Rivers Elementary Elementary · Natomas Unified | KG–05 | 612 | 0.7 mi |
| Westfield Village PK-8 Elementary · Washington Unified | KG–08 | 515 | 1.1 mi |
| Evergreen Elementary Elementary · Washington Unified | 01–06 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| Larry G. Meeks Academy Elementary · Natomas Unified | KG–08 | 169 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riverbank K-8
What grades does Riverbank K-8 serve?
Riverbank K-8 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Washington Unified.
How many students attend Riverbank K-8?
Riverbank K-8 reported 599 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 625 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Riverbank K-8?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 599 students and 34.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Riverbank K-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riverbank K-8 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Washington Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Riverbank K-8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Riverbank K-8 in?
Riverbank K-8 is part of Washington Unified, based in West Sacramento, CA, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riverbank K-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter (0.7 mi), Elkhorn Village K-8 (0.7 mi), Two Rivers Elementary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.