Below Average
#7488 of 9,539 schools in CA
Riverbank Elementary
Elementary School · Washington Unified · West Sacramento, CA
A Washington Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Carrie St., West Sacramento, CA 95605
- Math 9% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverbank Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverbank Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Sacramento), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,361
Median home value
$375,500
Median rent
$1,615/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryte Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–10 | 0.7 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Elkhorn Village ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| River Charter Schools Lighthouse CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Two Rivers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 620 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverbank Elementary is listed in Washington Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverbank Elementary
Riverbank Elementary is a public elementary school in West Sacramento, CA, part of Washington Unified, serving approximately 598 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,488 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverbank Elementary
What grades does Riverbank Elementary serve?
Riverbank Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Riverbank Elementary?
Riverbank Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbank Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbank Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverbank Elementary rank in CA?
Riverbank Elementary ranks #7,488 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Riverbank Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverbank Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverbank Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverbank Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Riverbank Elementary a charter school?
No, Riverbank Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverbank Elementary a Title I school?
No, Riverbank Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverbank Elementary?
90.8% of students at Riverbank Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yolo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (916) 375-7700
- Area population (ZIP 95605)
- 14,711
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95605; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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