- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
River Oaks El
Federal NCES profile for River Oaks El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483483005489
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Oaks El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #86 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
River Oaks El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Oaks El ranks #86 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Pflugerville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483483005489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
River Oaks El grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 483483005489 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 15.3:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hendrickson H S (2,128 students)
River Oaks El grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
River Oaks El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hendrickson H
Hendrickson H S
2,128 students
- Weiss H S
Weiss H S
1,985 students
- John B Connall
John B Connally H S
1,974 students
- Pflugerville H
Pflugerville H S
1,794 students
- Kelly Lane Mid
Kelly Lane Middle
910 students
- This school 551
River Oaks El
551 students
What this shows River Oaks El reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Oaks El compares
River Oaks 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,528
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
African American 13.6%
White 10.5%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, River Oaks El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pflugerville Isd reports $11,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Oaks El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weiss H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B Connally H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pflugerville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Lane Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Oaks El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Oaks El
How many students attend River Oaks El?
River Oaks El has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Oaks El?
The student-teacher ratio at River Oaks El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Oaks El?
76.3% of students at River Oaks El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Oaks El?
The largest demographic group at River Oaks El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Oaks El?
River Oaks El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Oaks El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, River Oaks El ranks #86 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Pflugerville Isd?
Besides River Oaks El, Pflugerville Isd also operates Hendrickson H S (2,128 students), Weiss H S (1,985 students), and John B Connally H S (1,974 students). See the Pflugerville Isd district page for the complete list.