Riverbend Prof-tech Academy serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Riverbend Prof-tech Academy?
354 students attend Riverbend Prof-tech Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Riverbend Prof-tech Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbend Prof-tech Academy?
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverbend Prof-tech Academy offer ?
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverbend Prof-tech Academy part of?
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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