Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverchase Ele ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverchase Ele ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Riverchase Ele's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverchase Ele ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverchase Ele is 0.74, 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
#3326 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
27%
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
35%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverchase Ele's ranking?
Riverchase Ele is ranked #3326 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Riverchase Ele often compared to?
Riverchase Eleis often viewed alongside schools like Universal - Coppell, Valley Ranch Elementary School, Freeman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Riverchase Ele?
450 students attend Riverchase Ele.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Riverchase Ele students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverchase Ele?
Riverchase Ele has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverchase Ele offer ?
Riverchase Ele offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverchase Ele part of?
Riverchase Ele is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD School District.
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