Enrollment
496
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coppell, TX
Riverchase Ele
Federal NCES profile for Riverchase Ele, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481305008760
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverchase Ele earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Coppell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverchase Ele has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverchase Ele ranks #9 of 9 schools in Coppell, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305008760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverchase Ele compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverchase Ele
Riverchase Ele is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Coppell, Texas, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,090 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #997, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 680 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students) and Smith H S (1,971 students) alongside Riverchase Ele.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverchase Ele compares
Riverchase Ele on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
Asian 25.0%
African American 22.4%
White 4.8%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Riverchase Ele is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd, which includes Riverchase Ele.
$12,305
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 12.4%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Riverchase Ele Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverchase Ele's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverchase Ele
How many students attend Riverchase Ele?
Riverchase Ele has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coppell, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverchase Ele?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverchase Ele is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverchase Ele?
42.6% of students at Riverchase Ele are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverchase Ele?
The largest demographic group at Riverchase Ele is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment, in Coppell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverchase Ele?
Riverchase Ele has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverchase Ele rank among schools in Coppell?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverchase Ele ranks #9 of 9 schools in Coppell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coppell on the city page.
Is Riverchase Ele a good school?
Riverchase Ele earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Riverchase Ele, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.
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