- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Station, TX
River Bend El
Federal NCES profile for River Bend El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480735013808
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Bend El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in College Station · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
River Bend El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend El ranks #7 of 10 schools in College Station, TX.
School address
District: College Station Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480735013808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
River Bend El grew from 521 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 480735013808 · College Station, TX Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 13.3:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: College Station H S (2,226 students)
River Bend El grew from 521 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
River Bend El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- College Statio
College Station H S
2,226 students
- A & M Cons H S
A & M Cons H S
2,166 students
- Wellborn Middl 843
Wellborn Middle
843 students
- Pecan Trail In 779
Pecan Trail Int
779 students
- Oakwood Int 729
Oakwood Int
729 students
- This school 519
River Bend El
519 students
What this shows River Bend El reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Bend El compares
River Bend El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$10,959
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 17.7%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, River Bend El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for College Station Isd reports $10,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Bend El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A & M Cons H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pecan Trail Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Bend El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Bend El
How many students attend River Bend El?
River Bend El has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Station, TX. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend El?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 River Bend El?
51.2% of students at River Bend El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Bend El?
The largest demographic group at River Bend El is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in College Station, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Bend El?
River Bend El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 River Bend El rank among schools in College Station?
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend El ranks #7 of 10 schools in College Station, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in College Station on the city page.
What other schools are in College Station Isd?
Besides River Bend El, College Station Isd also operates College Station H S (2,226 students), A & M Cons H S (2,166 students), and Wellborn Middle (843 students). See the College Station Isd district page for the complete list.