Riverbank Unified School District

What Riverbank Unified School District does

Riverbank Unified School District is a public K-12 school district chartered by the State of California and headquartered at 6715 7th Street in Riverbank, Stanislaus County. The district operates six schools spanning Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade: Adelante High School, California Avenue Elementary, Cardozo Middle School, Mesa Verde Elementary, Riverbank High School, and Riverbank Language Academy. It serves the resident student population of the city of Riverbank under the governance of an elected Board of Trustees and oversight of the California Department of Education and Stanislaus County Office of Education.

The district's instructional portfolio includes standard California standards-based curriculum, A-G college preparatory coursework, career technical education pathways, special education services across 13 IDEA disability categories, English learner support with reclassification, and the Riverbank Academy of Multilingual Education (R.A.M.E.), a trilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin immersion program targeting State Seal of Biliteracy outcomes. Supplementary programming includes Expanded Learning after-school services (ASES and ELO-P funded), the federally funded ASSETs after-school grant at Riverbank High School, mental health and counseling resources including a Virtual Calming Room, and universal free meals under the Community Eligibility Provision.

The operating technology stack is composed of third-party SaaS platforms integrated for specific administrative functions: Aeries for student information and parent portal enrollment, ParentSquare for school-to-home communications with Google and Microsoft SSO, Frontline Education for substitute and absence management, Digital Schools for HR, Public School Works for employee training, EZ Childtrack for Expanded Learning enrollment, InformedK12 for district forms, Raptor for visitor management, Jostens for yearbooks, and School Nutrition and Fitness for meal program management. Website accessibility follows WCAG 2.0–2.1 A/AA per Section 504 and Title II of the Rehabilitation Act, with COPPA and CIPA compliance enforced via a centralized app and extension approval process. Funding is derived entirely from government sources — primarily the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) with supplemental and concentration grants for English learners, low-income students, and foster youth, supplemented by federal Title I–III programs, the five-year ASSETs grant (2022–2027), USDA National School Lunch/Breakfast reimbursements, and Measure G local bond proceeds — with no tuition charged to families.

Name

Riverbank Unified School District

Legal name

Riverbank Unified School District

Website

https://riverbank.k12.ca.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Riverbank Unified School District is a public K-12 school district in Riverbank, California, operating six schools (Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade) that deliver standards-based instruction, dual language immersion, special education, and after-school enrichment to district-resident students funded by state and federal government sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Dual language immersion
• Special education services
• After-school enrichment
• School nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverbank

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Funding (LCFF): Local Control Funding Formula provides primary operational funding based on average daily attendance and demographic factors. District receives additional concentration and supplemental grants for English learners, low-income students, and foster youth.
2. Federal Programs: Funding through Title I, Title II, Title III, and other federal education grants supporting specific programs including special education, nutrition services, and after-school programs.
3. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP): Federal program allowing all enrolled students to receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of income. District participates in National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
4. ASSETs Program Grant: Federally funded five-year grant (2022-2027) providing after-school enrichment program for Riverbank High School students grades 9-12. Includes academic success support, college and career readiness, and daily snack and supper.
5. Expanded Learning Programs: After-school programs funded by California Department of Education After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) serving TK-8 students.
6. Measure G Bond: Local bond measure providing facilities improvement funding. Managed through Business Services department with public accountability requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Riverbank Unified School District is a public K-12 school district operating six schools (Adelante High School, California Avenue Elementary, Cardozo Middle School, Mesa Verde Elementary, Riverbank High School, and Riverbank Language Academy) serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade in Riverbank, California. The district delivers core academic instruction aligned to California state standards, supplemented by the Riverbank Academy of Multilingual Education (R.A.M.E.) trilingual program, expanded learning/after-school programs, special education services, nutrition services, and student transportation.

Product overview

Riverbank Unified School District is a public K-12 school district operating six schools in Riverbank, California. The district offers a comprehensive educational platform spanning core academic instruction across its schools (Adelante High School, California Avenue Elementary, Cardozo Middle School, Mesa Verde Elementary, Riverbank High School, and Riverbank Language Academy), supplemented by specialized programs including the Riverbank Academy of Multilingual Education (R.A.M.E.) for dual language immersion, the ASSETs Program for high school enrichment, and Expanded Learning Programs for TK-8 after school support. Supporting infrastructure includes technology services, student enrollment systems via Aeries, ParentSquare communication platform, transportation, nutrition services, and Special Education services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• District Schools (K-12)
• Riverbank Academy of Multilingual Education (R.A.M.E.)
• Expanded Learning Programs
• ASSETs Program
• Special Education
• Transportation Services
• Nutrition Services

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Department of Education - ASES ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) provides state funding for after-school enrichment programs. District operates ASES-funded programs at California Avenue Elementary, Mesa Verde Elementary, Cardozo Middle School, and Riverbank Language Academy serving TK-8 students with academic support, nutritious snacks, enrichment activities, and health and wellness programming.
• California Department of Education - ELO-PcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) provides state funding for before and after-school programs. Priority enrollment given to homeless youth, foster youth, students eligible for free/reduced meals, and English learners. Programs operate Monday-Friday until 6:00 PM.
• Stanislaus County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty office provides oversight, support services including Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) coordination, truancy/SARB information, foster and homeless education services, and college resources through SCOE.
• USDA National School Lunch ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal program enabling district to provide nutritious meals meeting state and federal dietary regulations. District participates in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allowing all students to receive free meals. Meals include salad bars at all school levels and low-fat milk options.
• Golden Valley Health CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health partner providing immunization clinics at district locations. Flyers distributed to families informing of clinic dates and locations.
• Council for Exceptional ChildrenminorOthersNational professional organization providing resources and advocacy for special education. Listed as resource for families of students with disabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Modesto City Schools: The dominant K-12 district in Stanislaus County, operating a much larger school portfolio on the same state funding regime. Represents the larger incumbent against which RUSD competes for transfer enrollment and teacher talent.

Direct peers

• Sylvan Union School District: Adjacent Stanislaus County K-8 district of similar scale serving the Modesto/Riverbank corridor. Directly comparable on enrollment size, LCFF funding model, and small-district operational profile.
• Ceres Unified School District: Neighboring Stanislaus County TK-12 district with a similar student demographic profile and comparable reliance on LCFF plus federal supplemental grants. A natural size and mission peer for RUSD.
• Denair Unified School District: Small adjacent TK-12 district with similar enrollment scale and Central Valley demographic profile. A close peer on funding mix, special education obligations, and small-district governance.
• Empire Union School District: Stanislaus County K-8 district of comparable enrollment scale to RUSD's elementary schools. Comparable on LCFF dependence, expanded-learning eligibility, and small-district EdTech adoption patterns.
• Turlock Unified School District: Larger Stanislaus County TK-12 district operating on the same LCFF and ASES/ELO-P funding architecture. A close regional peer on funding mix, demographics, and expanded-learning program design.
• Oakdale Joint Unified School District: Adjacent Stanislaus/San Joaquin County TK-12 district of similar enrollment scale. Shares the small-Central-Valley district profile, multi-school governance, and dual-language program experimentation.
• Hughson Unified School District: Small Stanislaus County TK-12 district of comparable enrollment scale. Notably the site of the Music Performance Assessment Festival where RUSD's band earned Excellent ratings, putting them in direct extracurricular comparison.
• Waterford Unified School District: Small neighboring TK-12 district with a similar single-city footprint and demographic profile. Comparable on scale, funding model, and small-district administrative capacity constraints.

Emerging players

• Aspire Public Schools: California-based charter management organization operating TK-12 schools with a similar college-preparatory and multilingual mission. A partial-overlap peer representing the charter alternative families in the region may choose instead of RUSD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/rusdsuperinten1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riverbank-unified-school-district

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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