- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amarillo, TX
River Road H S
Federal NCES profile for River Road H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483726004190
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Road H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 12
- high schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Road H S has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Road H S ranks #4 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
District: River Road Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483726004190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
River Road H S held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483726004190 · Amarillo, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 10.8:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Rolling Hills El (304 students)
River Road H S held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
River Road H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
River Road H S
400 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills El
304 students
- River Road Mid
River Road Middle
294 students
- Willow Vista E
Willow Vista Eca
223 students
What this shows River Road H S reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Road H S compares
River Road H S 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$13,999
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 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, River Road H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for River Road Isd reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Road H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Road Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Vista Eca | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Road H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Road H S
How many students attend River Road H S?
River Road H S has 400 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Road H S?
The student-teacher ratio at River Road H S is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Road H S?
53.5% of students at River Road H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Road H S?
The largest demographic group at River Road H S is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Road H S?
River Road H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Road H S rank among high schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, River Road H S ranks #4 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in River Road Isd?
Besides River Road H S, River Road Isd also operates Rolling Hills El (304 students), River Road Middle (294 students), and Willow Vista Eca (223 students). See the River Road Isd district page for the complete list.