River Bend Early Childhood Prog. serves 90 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.'s student population of 90 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Collaborating, leading, and serving students and families through specialized instruction and programs to achieve the maximum potential of each student.
School Rankings
The diversity score of River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Hispanic
33%
12%
White
65%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
90 students attend River Bend Early Childhood Prog..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of River Bend Early Childhood Prog. students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Bend Early Childhood Prog. offer ?
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Bend Early Childhood Prog. part of?
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is part of River Bend Education School District.
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