Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: River Ridge Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
River Ridge Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#128 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
White
63%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
River Ridge Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are River Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
River Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steiner Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary School?
370 students attend River Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of River Ridge Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Ridge Elementary School?
River Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Ridge Elementary School offer ?
River Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is River Ridge Elementary School part of?
River Ridge Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is River Ridge Elementary School located?
River Ridge Elementary School is located in the Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Association neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Association.
School Reviews
Review River Ridge Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
