Enrollment
497
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverhills Elementary Magnet School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Temple Terrace, Florida, enrolling 497 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.7% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 497 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 635 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Riverhills Elementary Magnet School.
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 Riverhills Elementary Magnet School compares
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Riverhills Elementary Magnet School.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Riverhills Elementary Magnet School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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