River Road Isd

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Amarillo, Texas - 4 schools

An equity score of 69/100 ranks River Road Isd #203 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,999 per pupil, River Road Isd ranks #509 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,297
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,999
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

River Road Isd operates 4 public schools serving 1,297 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Potter County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,999 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.2% local, 58.9% state, and 18.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 69/100, ranked #203 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 255.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.1% White, 37.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Willow Vista Eca, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.

Its largest campus is River Road H S, enrolling 400 students (33% of the district's total enrollment).

River Road H S accounts for 30.8% of all River Road Isd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means River Road Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

River Road Isd reports 57.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

River Road Isd student-counselor ratio is 255:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within River Road Isd is typically wider than the River Road Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

River Road Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 27.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within River Road Isd is typically wider than the River Road Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.9%
Federal
58.9%
State
22.2%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
203 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in River Road Isd.

White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 53.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across River Road Isd's schools, above the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Willow Vista Eca 57.3
  2. 2 River Road H S 54.2
  3. 3 River Road Middle 51.9
  4. 4 Rolling Hills El 51.4

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
255.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in River Road Isd

School Enrollment
River Road H S
400
Rolling Hills El
304
River Road Middle
294
Willow Vista Eca
223

How River Road Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Paradise Isd Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Palacios Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Palmer Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rice Cisd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Brooks County Isd Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to River Road Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in River Road Isd?

River Road Isd has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,297 students.

How much does River Road Isd spend per student?

River Road Isd spends $13,999 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #203 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of River Road Isd?

River Road Isd students are 56.1% White, 37.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for River Road Isd?

River Road Isd has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #203 out of 1047 districts in Texas.