- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple Terrace, FL
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Riverhills Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087008200
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Temple Terrace · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverhills Elementary Magnet School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Temple Terrace, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 120087008200 · Temple Terrace, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 14.2:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 497
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
497 students
What this shows Riverhills Elementary Magnet School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverhills Elementary Magnet School compares
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 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
African American 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
White 22.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 6.0%
Largest group: African American at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Riverhills Elementary Magnet School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverhills Elementary Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverhills Elementary Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Riverhills Elementary Magnet School?
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Temple Terrace, FL. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverhills Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverhills Elementary Magnet School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Riverhills Elementary Magnet School?
47.7% of students at Riverhills Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverhills Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Riverhills Elementary Magnet School is African American at 37.0% of enrollment, in Temple Terrace, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverhills Elementary Magnet School?
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Riverhills Elementary Magnet School rank among schools in Temple Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverhills Elementary Magnet School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Temple Terrace, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple Terrace on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Riverhills Elementary Magnet School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.