Very Good
#507 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 23% in state
River Bend Elem.
Elementary School · PARKWAY C-2
224 RIVER VALLEY DR, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Enrollment
377
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
377
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#507 of 2,221
In Chesterfield
#5 of 13
public schools
In district
#11 of 29
PARKWAY C-2
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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River Bend Elem.
Elementary School in Chesterfield · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About River Bend Elem.
River Bend Elem. is a public elementary school in Chesterfield, MO, part of PARKWAY C-2. River Bend Elem. serves approximately 377 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. River Bend Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for River Bend Elem. show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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River Bend Elem. — Students at River Bend Elem. score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How River Bend Elem. Compares
See how River Bend Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
224 RIVER VALLEY DR, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering River Bend Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GREEN TRAILS ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BELLERIVE ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Creve Coeur), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SAUL MIROWITZ JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chesterfield, see our Chesterfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EYC ACADEMY Chesterfield | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| INCARNATE WORD PARISH SCHOOL Chesterfield | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE Chesterfield | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| CENTRAL HIGH Chesterfield | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| CHESTERFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chesterfield | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| GREEN TRAILS ELEM. Chesterfield | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| BELLERIVE ELEM. Creve Coeur | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| CHESTERFIELD DAY SCHOOL Chesterfield | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| NORTH HIGH St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| WHITFIELD SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 7.1 |
| SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELEM. Chesterfield | 2.6 mi | 7.6 |
| MCKELVEY PRIMARY St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| SAUL MIROWITZ JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.8 mi | 8.2 |
| WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Town And Country | 3.2 mi | 6.1 |
| ROSS ELEM. St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 7.7 |
| PROMISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Town And Country | 3.2 mi | 7.0 |
| ST LOUIS PRIORY SCHOOL St. Louis | 3.1 mi | 8.4 |
| MASON RIDGE ELEM. Town & Country | 3.4 mi | 7.9 |
| MCKELVEY INTERMEDIATE Maryland Heights | 3.2 mi | 7.1 |
| ROSSMAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 3.5 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63017 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$128,750
Median Home Value
$452,000
Median Rent
$1,632/mo
Population
43,074
College Educated
70.1%
Homeownership
76.9%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Median Age
47.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARCADIA VALLEY ELEM. Ironton, MO | 7.6 |
| BALLWIN ELEM. Ballwin, MO | 7.6 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEM. Bloomfield, MO | 7.6 |
| CEDAR HILL ELEM. Jefferson City, MO | 7.6 |
| DARDENNE ELEM. O'Fallon, MO | 7.6 |
| DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY Springfield, MO | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about River Bend Elem.
What grades does River Bend Elem. serve?
River Bend Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend River Bend Elem.?
River Bend Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend Elem. is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Bend Elem. rank in MO?
River Bend Elem. ranks #507 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is River Bend Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
River Bend Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 River Bend Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Bend Elem. has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is River Bend Elem. a charter school?
No, River Bend Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Bend Elem. a Title I school?
No, River Bend Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Bend Elem.?
19.4% of students at River Bend Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 19.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (314) 415-6650
Resources & Links
District
PARKWAY C-2- District Enrollment
- 16,924
- Schools in District
- 29
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,983
- District Rank
- #11 of 29
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