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River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
School · RIVER BEND EDUCATION DISTRICT
1315 S BROADWAY, New Ulm, MN 56073
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
9.9 / 10
Exceptional
About River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is a public school in New Ulm, MN, part of the RIVER BEND EDUCATION DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 70 students in grades Pre-K – Pre-K with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $69,698, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 70 students, River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 70 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Address
- 1315 S BROADWAY, New Ulm, MN 56073
- Website
- riverbend.k12.mn.us
- Phone
- (507) 359-8700
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
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How River Bend Early Childhood Prog. Compares
See how River Bend Early Childhood Prog. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1315 S BROADWAY, New Ulm, MN 56073
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering River Bend Early Childhood Prog. may also want to explore other schools in the area. GFW Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Gibbon). Another option is NEW ULM MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away). Additionally, MADELIA ELEMENTARY (rated 7.3/10, 17.2 miles away, in nearby Madelia). For more schools in New Ulm, see our New Ulm schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RIVER BEND AREA LEARNING CENTER New Ulm | 0.0 mi | 7.2 |
| IMPRINTS PROGRAM New Ulm | 0.0 mi | — |
| W.O.R.K. Program New Ulm | 0.0 mi | — |
| R.I.S.E. Program New Ulm | 0.0 mi | — |
| Raptor Program New Ulm | 0.0 mi | — |
| NEW ULM MIDDLE SCHOOL New Ulm | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY New Ulm | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL New Ulm | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| NEW ULM AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS New Ulm | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Washington Learning Center New Ulm | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| NEW ULM HIGH SCHOOL New Ulm | 2.3 mi | 6.0 |
| MINNESOTA VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL New Ulm | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
| AMAZING GRACE VIRTUAL ACADEMY New Ulm | 2.8 mi | 4.6 |
| GFW Elementary School Gibbon | 16.6 mi | 8.5 |
| PRAIRIE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Gibbon | 16.8 mi | 6.2 |
| ST MARYS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Madelia | 17.2 mi | 7.2 |
| MADELIA ELEMENTARY Madelia | 17.2 mi | 7.3 |
| MADELIA SECONDARY Madelia | 17.5 mi | 5.4 |
| TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Nicollet | 12.8 mi | 5.5 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Nicollet | 12.8 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56073 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,698
Median Home Value
$207,600
Median Rent
$978/mo
Population
17,325
College Educated
26.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Avg Commute
14 min
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Median Age
41.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding River Bend Early Childhood Prog. has a median household income of $69,698. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $207,600, with a median rent of $978/month. The local poverty rate of 7.6% is relatively low. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 14 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
What grades does River Bend Early Childhood Prog. serve?
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
River Bend Early Childhood Prog. has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is River Bend Early Childhood Prog. a charter school?
No, River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Bend Early Childhood Prog. a Title I school?
No, River Bend Early Childhood Prog. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Bend Early Childhood Prog.?
4.3% of students at River Bend Early Childhood Prog. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,097/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (New Ulm). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 4.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Brown County
- Phone
- (507) 359-8700
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
RIVER BEND EDUCATION DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 185
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $43,369
Other Schools in This District
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