Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, River Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River Trails Elementary serves the southwest part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
River Trails Elementary School's student population of 676 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
676 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Trails Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Trails Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#867 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Trails Elementary School's ranking?
River Trails Elementary School is ranked #867 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are River Trails Elementary School often compared to?
River Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowery Road by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend River Trails Elementary School?
676 students attend River Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of River Trails Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Trails Elementary School?
River Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Trails Elementary School offer ?
River Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is River Trails Elementary School part of?
River Trails Elementary School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is River Trails Elementary School located?
River Trails Elementary School is located in the River Trails neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
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