- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Worth, TX
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481970001833
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 27
- elementary schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr ranks #4 of 27 elementary schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 481970001833 · Fort Worth, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 12.6:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 202
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr
202 students
What this shows Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr compares
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,690
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 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.2%
African American 10.9%
White 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr
How many students attend Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr?
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr?
71.2% of students at Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr?
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr rank among elementary schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr ranks #4 of 27 elementary 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 elementary schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.