At a glance
Reported students
380
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413
River Bend Elem.: 380 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 450
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about River Bend Elem.
River Bend Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Chesterfield. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Parkway C-2. NCES reports 380 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 White (53.9%) and Black (20.3%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking River Bend Elem.
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.22
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.9%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black20.3%
- Asian9.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial9.5%
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
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 Parkway C-2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barretts Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
378 reported students
Shenandoah Valley Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
Highcroft Ridge Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
369 reported students
Bellerive Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
400 reported students
Hanna Woods Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
360 reported students
Oak Brook Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
401 reported students
Public schools near River Bend Elem.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Trails Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 345 | 1.6 mi |
| Bellerive Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 400 | 1.8 mi |
| McKelvey Primary Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–01 | 201 | 2.4 mi |
| Ross Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 413 | 2.5 mi |
| Shenandoah Valley Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 387 | 2.6 mi |
| McKelvey Intermediate Elementary · Parkway C-2 | 02–05 | 432 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about River Bend Elem.
What grades does River Bend Elem. serve?
River Bend Elem. reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Parkway C-2.
How many students attend River Bend Elem.?
River Bend Elem. reported 380 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 450 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at River Bend Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 380 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is River Bend Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
River Bend Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parkway C-2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of River Bend Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is River Bend Elem. in?
River Bend Elem. is part of Parkway C-2, based in Chesterfield, MO, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near River Bend Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Green Trails Elem. (1.6 mi), Bellerive Elem. (1.8 mi), McKelvey Primary (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.