- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Riverchase Ele grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 481305008760 · Coppell, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 17.7:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Riverchase Ele grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Riverchase Ele in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school 496
Riverchase Ele
496 students
What this shows Riverchase Ele reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverchase Ele compares
Riverchase Ele is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,227
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
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.
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
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~496 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.