River Trails Elementary

Summary:

River Trails Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fort Worth, Texas, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 638 and part of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 172 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Trails Elementary consistently ranks in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. The school performs particularly well in reading and mathematics, with over 70% of 4th and 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading and over 59% proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics. Despite having a diverse student population, including a significant percentage of low-socioeconomic status and minority students, River Trails is able to achieve exceptional academic results across different subgroups, suggesting effective strategies and resources to support the learning needs of all its students.

When compared to nearby schools, River Trails Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. While schools like Hurst Hills Elementary and Bellaire Elementary also perform well, they have lower statewide rankings and STAAR test scores than River Trails. The closest school, Trinity Lakes Elementary, has similar academic performance but slightly lower rankings and test scores. In contrast, schools in the Fort Worth ISD, such as Lowery Road and John T. White Elementary, as well as local charter schools like Ignite Community School-Fort Worth and Uplift Crescendo Preparatory Pri, lag behind River Trails in academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8850 Elbe Trl
       Fort Worth, TX  76118


(817) 285-3235

District: Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
796th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,702 Help


Students who attend River Trails Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hurst J H
High:    Bell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  638

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
Hispanic:
20.7%
African American:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.3% Help


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Compare Details River Trails Elementary ranks better than 83% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at River Trails Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), Hispanic (20.7%), African American (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Trails Elementary is 17.1. 16 elementary schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Trails Elementary is $8,702. 17 elementary schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

River Trails Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd) 172nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Trails Elementary

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Rank History for all students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.01 1339th 3465 61.4%
2005 66.17 1198th 3475 65.5%
2006 76.60 615th 3476 82.3%
2007 79.66 464th 3724 87.5%
2008 83.43 290th 3768 92.3%
2009 81.05 429th 3884 89.0%
2010 78.83 534th 3937 86.4%
2011 76.63 715th 4095 82.5%
2012 86.87 357th 4206 91.5%
2013 84.12 467th 4221 88.9%
2014 88.27 275th 4260 93.5%
2015 85.07 454th 4320 89.5%
2016 79.83 752nd 4286 82.5%
2017 86.17 503rd 4329 88.4%
2018 84.69 535th 4359 87.7%
2019 79.85 709th 4479 84.2%
2021 85.24 565th 4578 87.7%
2022 88.09 424th 4581 90.7%
2023 85.45 557th 4647 88.0%
2024 78.88 796th 4675 83.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.71 321st 1112 71.1%
2021 54.93 392nd 961 59.2%
2022 45.51 595th 1004 40.7%
2023 37.72 756th 1099 31.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.73 1769th 3226 45.2%
2019 41.81 2010th 3333 39.7%
2021 64.13 825th 3446 76.1%
2022 85.94 225th 3487 93.5%
2023 70.37 702nd 3556 80.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.97 870th 3558 75.5%
2019 62.60 825th 3684 77.6%
2021 50.11 1418th 3799 62.7%
2022 54.12 1338th 3952 66.1%
2023 62.40 988th 4086 75.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.04 429th 4264 89.9%
2019 77.66 479th 4309 88.9%
2021 91.98 118th 4451 97.3%
2022 92.19 124th 4477 97.2%
2023 87.33 227th 4521 95.0%
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Rank History for Female students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.51 575th 4306 86.6%
2019 73.94 850th 4348 80.5%
2021 83.43 580th 4499 87.1%
2022 87.74 371st 4561 91.9%
2023 83.65 565th 4588 87.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.85 60th 3106 98.1%
2019 78.04 141st 3184 95.6%
2021 83.18 73rd 3006 97.6%
2022 79.64 13th 2958 99.6%
2023 73.68 493rd 2980 83.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.44 2620th 4240 38.2%
2019 39.70 2695th 4295 37.3%
2021 66.25 899th 4331 79.2%
2022 85.49 294th 4461 93.4%
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Rank History for Male students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.87 512th 4319 88.1%
2019 82.40 570th 4357 86.9%
2021 85.11 518th 4498 88.5%
2022 85.20 502nd 4563 89.0%
2023 84.15 547th 4585 88.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.95 412th 1005 59.0%
2019 62.69 363rd 1009 64.0%
2021 49.45 523rd 967 45.9%
2022 51.73 541st 957 43.5%
2023 51.12 584th 1015 42.5%
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Rank History for African American students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.34 347th 2483 86.0%
2019 71.07 459th 2515 81.7%
2021 79.65 249th 2444 89.8%
2022 78.10 301st 2421 87.6%
2023 90.81 116th 2443 95.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.60 408th 4168 90.2%
2019 75.82 618th 4188 85.2%
2021 84.94 360th 4329 91.7%
2022 94.38 112th 4376 97.4%
2023 86.63 322nd 4401 92.7%
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Rank History for White students at River Trails Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.05 678th 3127 78.3%
2019 66.45 917th 3142 70.8%
2021 72.16 662nd 3082 78.5%
2022 76.03 515th 3082 83.3%
2023 67.71 892nd 3106 71.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for River Trails Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 286 87 97 94 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2003 286 87 97 94 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2004 302 103 100 108 4 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 301 110 107 128 2 n/a n/a 0 648
2006 328 117 116 131 3 n/a n/a 0 695
2007 314 113 121 138 4 n/a n/a 0 690
2008 324 121 136 142 5 n/a n/a 0 728
2009 321 113 129 129 5 n/a n/a 0 697
2010 347 119 120 123 6 n/a n/a 0 715
2011 330 103 103 135 3 8 11 0 693
2012 290 107 91 119 2 8 17 0 634
2013 292 98 82 134 0 11 13 0 630
2014 289 109 76 142 2 9 14 0 641
2015 300 92 60 137 2 7 23 0 621
2016 302 109 65 135 3 8 32 0 654
2017 265 100 58 138 1 4 46 0 612
2018 302 90 62 139 2 6 41 0 642
2019 318 86 60 148 2 6 37 0 657
2020 322 82 59 153 2 8 37 0 663
2021 287 85 63 142 2 6 37 0 622
2022 303 80 55 123 1 8 41 0 611
2023 313 77 67 132 1 9 39 0 638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Trails Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 566 31.9 17.7 25.3
2003 566 31.9 17.7 25.3
2004 617 34.6 17.8 28.5
2005 648 37.5 17.3 27.2
2006 695 39.9 17.4 29.4
2007 690 41.4 16.7 30.3
2008 728 42.6 17.1 31.7
2009 697 43.0 16.2 33.9
2010 715 41.6 17.1 36.2
2011 693 41.5 16.6 39
2012 634 37.0 17.1 39
2013 630 35.4 17.7 37.5
2014 641 34.9 18.3 37.8
2015 621 33.0 18.8 34.8
2016 654 34.0 19.2 36.1
2017 612 35.8 17.0 36.6
2018 642 36.6 17.5 40.8
2019 657 37.0 17.7 44.6
2020 663 38.0 17.4 48.7
2021 622 38.1 16.3 46.6
2022 611 35.9 17.0 51.7
2023 638 37.1 17.1 55.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Trails Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 566 31.9 17.7 25.3
2003 566 31.9 17.7 25.3
2004 617 34.6 17.8 28.5
2005 648 37.5 17.3 27.2
2006 695 39.9 17.4 29.4
2007 690 41.4 16.7 30.3
2008 728 42.6 17.1 31.7
2009 697 43.0 16.2 33.9
2010 715 41.6 17.1 36.2
2011 693 41.5 16.6 39
2012 634 37.0 17.1 39
2013 630 35.4 17.7 37.5
2014 641 34.9 18.3 37.8
2015 621 33.0 18.8 34.8
2016 654 34.0 19.2 36.1
2017 612 35.8 17.0 36.6
2018 642 36.6 17.5 40.8
2019 657 37.0 17.7 44.6
2020 663 38.0 17.4 48.7
2021 622 38.1 16.3 46.6
2022 611 35.9 17.0 51.7
2023 638 37.1 17.1 55.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for River Trails Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $720 (8.9%) $7,325 (91.1%) $8,045
2020 $782 (10.2%) $6,890 (89.8%) $7,672
2021 $1,057 (12.1%) $7,645 (87.9%) $8,702

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Trails Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 709th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 557th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (River Trails Elementary)5965
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))4858
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Trails Elementary)5658
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))5453
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (River Trails Elementary)5766
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))4556
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Trails Elementary)5374
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))4859
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (River Trails Elementary)6571
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))5965
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Trails Elementary)6761
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))6359
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (River Trails Elementary)5346
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))5843
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (River Trails Elementary)6183
 22%
   6th Grade Reading (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))4470
 26%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (River Trails Elementary)7875
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))6262
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students657638
 2.9%
African American8677
 10.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6067
 11.7%
Hispanic148132
 10.8%
Pacific Islander69
 50%
White318313
 1.6%
Two or More Races3739
 5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%55.3%
 10.7%


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River Trails Elementary ranks 796th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at River Trails Elementary are 49% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% African American, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend River Trails Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hurst J H
High : Bell High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 638 students attended River Trails Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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