Riverbend Elementary

riverbend.ycusd.k12.ca.us/

968 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Riverbend Elementary School, located in Yuba City, California, serves as a central hub for academic and personal development within the Yuba City Unified School District. As a TK-5 institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. The campus focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional growth, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Riverbend Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to create a safe and inclusive culture for all students. With a dedication to continuous improvement and student success, Riverbend aims to equip its young learners with the critical thinking skills, character, and confidence necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

968

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverbend Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	435
Black	22
Asian	181
Two or More	71
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
435 (44.9 %)
White
251 (25.9 %)
Asian
181 (18.7 %)
Two or More
71 (7.3 %)
Black
22 (2.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Yuba City Unified
Phone:	(530)822-3100
Website:	http://riverbend.ycusd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	968
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	546
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	151

* 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 77

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 183

Grade 7 189

Grade 8 171