- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
North Riverside El
Federal NCES profile for North Riverside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482526008036
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Riverside El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #24 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Riverside El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Riverside El ranks #24 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
North Riverside El held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 482526008036 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 12.3:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
North Riverside El held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Riverside El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 469
North Riverside El
469 students
What this shows North Riverside El reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Riverside El compares
North Riverside El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 20.9%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, North Riverside El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Riverside El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Riverside El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Riverside El
How many students attend North Riverside El?
North Riverside El has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Riverside El?
The student-teacher ratio at North Riverside El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Riverside El?
60.5% of students at North Riverside El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Riverside El?
The largest demographic group at North Riverside El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Riverside El?
North Riverside El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Riverside El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, North Riverside El ranks #24 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides North Riverside El, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.