River Ridge Elementary

Summary:

River Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 479 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Leander Independent School District.

River Ridge Elementary is an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Texas with outstanding academic performance. The school's STAAR test scores significantly exceed district and state averages, with 92% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in reading, compared to 72.58% in Leander ISD and 53.96% statewide. River Ridge has a low student-to-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, providing a favorable learning environment. The school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a majority of White students and a low percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, River Ridge outperforms its counterparts, such as Grandview Hills Elementary and River Place Elementary, in both academic achievement and student demographics. While other high-performing schools in the Lake Travis Independent School District, like Serene Hills Elementary and Lakeway Elementary, also excel academically, they have a more diverse student population and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 12900 Tierra Grande Trl
       Austin, TX  78732-2464


(512) 570-7300

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
324th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,130 Help


Students who attend River Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Canyon Ridge Middle
High:    Vandegrift High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.7%
Asian:
13.6%
Hispanic:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details River Ridge Elementary ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at River Ridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.7%), Asian (13.6%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary is 12.3, which is the 8th best among 28 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Ridge Elementary is $10,130. 14 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 84.79 196th 4095 95.2%
2012 92.61 98th 4206 97.7%
2013 90.51 197th 4221 95.3%
2014 89.31 229th 4260 94.6%
2015 91.43 126th 4320 97.1%
2016 91.33 136th 4286 96.8%
2017 97.05 128th 4329 97.0%
2018 96.23 133rd 4359 96.9%
2019 97.34 76th 4479 98.3%
2021 98.42 76th 4578 98.3%
2022 98.30 41st 4581 99.1%
2023 95.97 132nd 4647 97.2%
2024 91.28 324th 4675 93.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.72 68th 1046 93.5%
2019 88.66 56th 1112 95.0%
2022 91.40 30th 1004 97.0%
2023 84.27 114th 1099 89.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.51 53rd 3556 98.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.71 1371st 3558 61.5%
2019 79.06 332nd 3684 91.0%
2021 89.89 139th 3799 96.3%
2022 91.12 137th 3952 96.5%
2023 85.54 280th 4086 93.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.30 30th 4309 99.3%
2021 56.74 1585th 4451 64.4%
2022 92.07 126th 4477 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.68 179th 4306 95.8%
2019 95.92 104th 4348 97.6%
2021 98.01 71st 4499 98.4%
2022 98.40 19th 4561 99.6%
2023 94.88 146th 4588 96.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.06 1074th 3106 65.4%
2019 65.86 1120th 3184 64.8%
2021 73.11 766th 3006 74.5%
2022 72.22 616th 2958 79.2%
2023 61.78 1365th 2980 54.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.92 452nd 4240 89.3%
2019 91.79 127th 4295 97.0%
2021 75.20 523rd 4331 87.9%
2022 88.59 216th 4461 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.64 92nd 4319 97.9%
2019 96.90 79th 4357 98.2%
2021 96.93 108th 4498 97.6%
2022 96.62 81st 4563 98.2%
2023 94.90 142nd 4585 96.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.35 100th 1005 90.0%
2019 75.63 150th 1009 85.1%
2021 81.42 111th 967 88.5%
2022 74.09 181st 957 81.1%
2023 72.34 240th 1015 76.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.88 95th 4168 97.7%
2019 95.27 78th 4188 98.1%
2021 96.11 90th 4329 97.9%
2022 98.33 25th 4376 99.4%
2023 98.17 31st 4401 99.3%
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Rank History for White students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.83 282nd 3127 91.0%
2019 87.93 180th 3142 94.3%
2021 89.97 122nd 3082 96.0%
2022 90.22 89th 3082 97.1%
2023 81.66 366th 3106 88.2%
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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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by a parent
Monday, April 3, 2017

Open Quote This school has great teachers and some of the the worse I have met. Hope you get a good one. There are teachers in this school for years who still haven't matured for their age. If they dislike a parent they will gossip, spread baseless lies and start rumors, having an unfriendly attitude and including passive aggressive behaviors toward a parent. Its unthinkable. They are a disgrace to dedicated educators. One of the administrators, a VP who was there for many years, was an absolute lazy bum with an attitude problem. A lot of parents couldn't understand how she lasted for as long as she did. She did not respond to emails or answer any questions in a sensible manner. Apparently I heard she left. Hope the parents have someone better now, which they deserve for their kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for River Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 400 10 58 39 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2011 506 2 71 72 1 0 17 0 669
2012 602 4 84 77 1 0 25 0 793
2013 659 2 100 85 2 0 24 0 872
2014 718 0 112 99 3 0 26 0 958
2015 601 4 96 81 0 0 33 0 815
2016 562 4 99 84 0 1 34 0 784
2017 513 4 90 79 0 1 45 0 732
2018 488 8 87 86 0 1 45 0 715
2019 460 9 88 82 0 1 45 0 685
2020 428 9 74 82 0 1 57 0 651
2021 360 8 62 75 0 0 53 0 558
2022 348 7 63 65 1 0 51 0 535
2023 305 8 65 60 1 0 40 0 479

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 Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 509 32.8 15.5 3.9
2011 669 40.3 16.5 2.2
2012 793 47.0 16.8 2.8
2013 872 48.7 17.8 1.6
2014 958 51.5 18.5 0.9
2015 815 51.0 15.9 1.2
2016 784 49.0 16.0 1.7
2017 732 46.7 15.6 1.1
2018 715 47.4 15.0 1.3
2019 685 46.4 14.7 2.5
2020 651 43.8 14.8 2
2021 558 45.3 12.2 3
2022 535 38.2 13.9 3.4
2023 479 38.8 12.3 2.1

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 Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 509 32.8 15.5 3.9
2011 669 40.3 16.5 2.2
2012 793 47.0 16.8 2.8
2013 872 48.7 17.8 1.6
2014 958 51.5 18.5 0.9
2015 815 51.0 15.9 1.2
2016 784 49.0 16.0 1.7
2017 732 46.7 15.6 1.1
2018 715 47.4 15.0 1.3
2019 685 46.4 14.7 2.5
2020 651 43.8 14.8 2
2021 558 45.3 12.2 3
2022 535 38.2 13.9 3.4
2023 479 38.8 12.3 2.1

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 Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $445 (5.3%) $7,961 (94.7%) $8,405
2020 $356 (4.8%) $7,034 (95.2%) $7,391
2021 $244 (2.4%) $9,886 (97.6%) $10,130

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

Impact of COVID-19 on River Ridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 132nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (River Ridge Elementary)7976
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Elementary)8468
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (River Ridge Elementary)7285
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5763
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Elementary)7279
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (River Ridge Elementary)8888
   5th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6871
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Elementary)9691
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6560
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (River Ridge Elementary)7858
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5742
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students685479
 30.1%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian01
Asian8865
 26.1%
Hispanic8260
 26.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White460305
 33.7%
Two or More Races4540
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.5%2.1%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River Ridge Elementary

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

Middle : Canyon Ridge Middle
High : Vandegrift High School

Yes. River Ridge Elementary ranks in the top 6.9% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended River Ridge Elementary.

Students at River Ridge Elementary are 64% White, 14% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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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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