How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Rice CISD | River Road ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Altair, Texas | Amarillo, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,286 | 1,297 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Rice CISD | River Road ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,757 | $13,999 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| State Revenue | 25.8% | 58.9% |
| Local Revenue | 59.5% | 22.2% |
Rice CISD
Federal State Local
River Road ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Rice CISD | River Road ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.5% | 56.1% |
| African American | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57.6% | 37.1% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.0% | 59.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Rice CISD | River Road ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 287:1 | 277.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.9% | 23.1% |
School Types
Rice CISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
River Road ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.