- Enrollment
- 2,734
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
River Trails El
Federal NCES profile for River Trails El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482406009391
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Trails El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #37 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
River Trails El has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Trails El ranks #37 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482406009391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
River Trails El held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 482406009391 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 18.3:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Trinity H S (2,734 students)
River Trails El held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
River Trails El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trinity H S
Trinity H S
2,734 students
- Bell H S
Bell H S
2,411 students
- Euless J H 1,075
Euless J H
1,075 students
- Central J H 1,061
Central J H
1,061 students
- Harwood J H 1,024
Harwood J H
1,024 students
- This school 676
River Trails El
676 students
What this shows River Trails El reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Trails El compares
River Trails 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,260
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 676 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 17.2%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, River Trails El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd reports $10,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Trails El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Euless J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harwood J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Trails El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Trails El
How many students attend River Trails El?
River Trails El has 676 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Trails El?
The student-teacher ratio at River Trails El is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Trails El?
49.4% of students at River Trails El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Trails El?
The largest demographic group at River Trails El is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Trails El?
River Trails El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Trails El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, River Trails El ranks #37 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd?
Besides River Trails El, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd also operates Trinity H S (2,734 students), Bell H S (2,411 students), and Euless J H (1,075 students). See the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd district page for the complete list.