C
Below Average
51/100

Riverbend Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 17720 E Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99016
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 57th percentile in Washington
Growth
D
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 8th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
602
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%57/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%8/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 8th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+13 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%57%reading +5 pts, math -6 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income52%42%reading +10 pts, math +4 pts61st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 17720 E Mission Avenue
City Spokane Valley
ZIP Code 99016
District 5301110
NCES School ID 530111003629
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99016

Understanding the community around Riverbend Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,883
Per Capita Income $44,317
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $412,400
Median Rent $1,510
Owner-Occupied 74.4%
Renter-Occupied 25.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Riverbend Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.9%
Hispanic/Latino 10.5%
Two or More Races 9.0%
Black 1.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 602
Teachers (FTE) 37.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?
Riverbend Elementary School has 602 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Riverbend Elementary School serve?
Riverbend Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Riverbend Elementary School receive per student?
Riverbend Elementary School receives $17,566 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Riverbend Elementary School in 99016 ▼
Avg Home Value
$504,236
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,741
1-Year Change
+3.0%
% Renters
25.6%

Other Schools in 99016

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026