Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Place Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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River Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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River Place Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
River Place Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Place Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1953 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
49%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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River Place Elementary School is ranked #1953 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend River Place Elementary School?
598 students attend River Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of River Place Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Place Elementary School?
River Place Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Place Elementary School offer ?
River Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is River Place Elementary School part of?
River Place Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is River Place Elementary School located?
River Place Elementary School is located in the Riverplace neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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