- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, TX
River Place El
Federal NCES profile for River Place El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482703011528
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Place El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #21 of 32
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
River Place El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Place El ranks #21 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
River Place El held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.7 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 482703011528 · Austin, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 12.8:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
River Place El held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.7 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
River Place El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 589
River Place El
589 students
What this shows River Place El reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Place El compares
River Place 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$10,669
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 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 9.8%
Asian 6.5%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, River Place El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Place El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Place El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Place El
How many students attend River Place El?
River Place El has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Place El?
The student-teacher ratio at River Place El is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Place El?
22.6% of students at River Place El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Place El?
The largest demographic group at River Place El is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Place El?
River Place 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 Place El rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, River Place El ranks #21 of 32 elementary 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 elementary schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides River Place El, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.