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Riverbend Elementary School is
a public school
in Blackfoot, Idaho that is part of Blackfoot School District.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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37%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Riverbend Elementary School
$48,506
raised using DonorsChoose
142
projects
funded
11
teachers
funded
151
donors
18
projects
for
basic supplies
19
projects for
technology
20
projects for
books
21
projects
for
art supplies
Riverbend Elementary School has received support from
40 individuals from Idaho and
111 individuals out-of-state.