- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
River Ridge El
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703011991
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Ridge El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 1.9%
- free-lunch eligible
River Ridge El has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge El ranks #12 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
River Ridge El shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 482703011991 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 9.7:1 · 1.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
River Ridge El shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
River Ridge 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 370
River Ridge El
370 students
What this shows River Ridge El reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Ridge El compares
River Ridge El is a shrinking 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.9% | ▼ 97% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
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 63.2%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, River Ridge 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 Ridge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Ridge 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 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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Ridge El
How many students attend River Ridge El?
River Ridge El has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge El is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Ridge El?
1.9% of students at River Ridge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Ridge El?
The largest demographic group at River Ridge El is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge El?
River Ridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 River Ridge El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge El ranks #12 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 Leander Isd?
Besides River Ridge 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.