River Bend Elementary

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

River Bend Elementary School, located on Rockingham Pike in Elkton, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community within the Rockingham County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its young student population. By focusing on core curriculum standards and encouraging student engagement, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational transitions while maintaining strong connections with local families.

Beyond its classroom instruction, River Bend Elementary is known for being a hub of activity in the Elkton area. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented events that encourage parental involvement and collaboration. With a mission centered on student success, the faculty and staff work to create a welcoming atmosphere that balances rigorous academics with the specific developmental needs of elementary-aged learners, ensuring that each child has the resources to thrive in a safe and inclusive setting.

366

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Bend Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	49
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	28

White
280 (76.5 %)
Hispanic
49 (13.4 %)
Two or More
28 (7.7 %)
Black
8 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockingham County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)298-5301
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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 46

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 62