Riverside Elementary

Summary:

Riverside Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 639 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Ysleta Independent School District, which is ranked 277 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Riverside Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 32.89% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 55.01% for the district and 53.96% for the state. Riverside Elementary's performance is particularly low for English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 2906 out of 3556 Texas elementary schools for this subgroup. The school's lowest-performing subgroup is gifted and talented students, ranking 2656 out of 2980 Texas elementary schools in this category.

Riverside Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than nearby schools, such as Eastwood Knolls International and Hawkins Elementary, which both have 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's high concentration of economically disadvantaged students (93.27%) may be a contributing factor to its low academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can have a significant impact on student achievement. To address these challenges, Riverside Elementary may need to implement comprehensive, targeted interventions and support systems to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

218 Barker Rd
El Paso, TX 79915

(915) 434-7600

District: Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3577^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Riverside Middle
High:	Riverside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 641

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.6%

White:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside Elementary ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.68. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Elementary 3577^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Riverside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Ysleta Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) 277^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.72	3901^st	4647	16.1%
2024	27.68	3577^th	4675	23.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.24	2906^th	3556	18.3%
2024	31.85	2666^th	3638	26.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.14	3529^th	4086	13.6%
2024	38.99	2645^th	4261	37.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.87	3531^st	4521	21.9%
2024	37.18	3083^rd	4560	32.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.80	3886^th	4588	15.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.64	2656^th	2980	10.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.38	3803^rd	4585	17.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.15	3601^st	4401	18.2%
2024	34.44	3140^th	4431	29.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Riverside Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Total
2022	0	0	0	0
2023	5	3	631	639
2024	9	0	632	641

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 Riverside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2023	639	40.6	15.7	93.3
2024	641	41.3	15.4	93.1

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 Riverside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2023	639	40.6	15.7	93.3
2024	641	41.3	15.4	93.1

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.

Schools Near Riverside Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	218 Barker Rd	El Paso	79915	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(915) 434-7600	641	41	15.4	93.1%	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	632 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.7	3577^th of 4675 public elementary schools	23.5%		21.7	3901^st of 4647 public elementary schools	16.1%	324	38.5	43.8	52.2	0.0	13.6	36.8			44.9	36.8	32.9				36.6	33.3	27.5				11.5
Ramona Elementary Stem Academy	Public	K-5	351 Nichols Rd	El Paso	79915	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-7700	428	32	13.5	90.0%	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	417 (97.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.4	1771^st of 4675 public elementary schools	62.1%		86.5	510^th of 4647 public elementary schools	89.0%	1261	9.4	41.2	32.0	8.3	10.0	38.9	5.9		57.1	41.2	60.8				35.5	53.5	56.9				19.0			$12,987	$1,934	$11,053
Thomas Manor	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Jersey	El Paso	79915	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-7500	432	30	14.4	90.0%	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	420 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.1	2148^th of 4675 public elementary schools	54.1%		61.4	1541^st of 4647 public elementary schools	66.8%	607	20.6	47.1	0.0				0.0		42.3	63.6	33.9				46.4	60.0	30.4				16.7			$10,933	$1,586	$9,347
North Loop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	412 Emerson St	El Paso	79915	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-2800	553	38	14.6	95.7%	13 (2.4%)	7 (1.3%)	532 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	62.2	1481^st of 4675 public elementary schools	68.3%		49.8	2191^st of 4647 public elementary schools	52.9%	710	20.0	30.4	35.0	50.0	37.5	16.7	9.1		52.9	48.2	52.9				46.9	65.0	61.8				18.2			$14,524	$1,848	$12,676
Ysleta Pk Center	Public	PK	7940 Craddock	El Paso	79915	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-9500	444	25	17.4	85.6%	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	433 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)																								$17,665	$1,607	$16,057
Sageland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7901 Santa Monica Ct	El Paso	79915	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-2900	655	47	14.0	89.8%	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	636 (97.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.2	1792^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	61.7%		59.4	1627^th of 4647 public elementary schools	65.0%	165	5.9		28.6						45.8	51.7	50.9				27.3	48.9	48.7				47.3			$12,447	$1,750	$10,698
Cooley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	107 N Collingsworth St	El Paso	79905	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-8600	382	28	13.7	96.6%	11 (2.9%)	8 (2.1%)	363 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.7	3765^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.5%		26.2	3619^th of 4647 public elementary schools	22.1%	146	46.2	14.3	0.0	40.0	25.0				45.5	31.0	28.6				36.1	29.0	31.9				6.4			$12,850	$2,551	$10,298
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	301 Lisbon	El Paso	79905	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(915) 230-2000	1,245	74	16.8	97.8%	12 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1,230 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.2	4523^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	3.3%					(n/a)	8.3	0.0		5.4	0.0	0.0		56.3	15.4	14.4	18.2	26.3	18.5	21.3	6.2	7.9	17.0	16.2	18.6	10.0	11.0	19.5	3.5
Eastwood Knolls International	Public	K-8	10000 Buckwood Ave	El Paso	79925	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-4400	808	54	14.8	44.4%	32 (4.0%)	5 (0.6%)	764 (94.6%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	87.6	473^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	89.9%		82.9	649^th of 4647 public elementary schools	86.0%	176	13.6	47.6		55.9	58.8			85.1	59.7	81.0	68.2	81.7	68.5	78.3	44.4	80.0	75.3	80.0	47.1	66.4	34.9	73.3	62.5	$9,610	$1,174	$8,436
Pasodale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8253 McElroy Ave	El Paso	79907	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-8500	443	35	12.6	90.1%	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	437 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.9	2162^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	53.8%		47.5	2324^th of 4647 public elementary schools	50.0%	162	11.1	50.0	42.9			20.0			62.5	35.7	37.1				41.4	59.7	50.0				19.2			$12,467	$1,859	$10,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary

Is Riverside Elementary a good school?

Riverside Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Texas elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Riverside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Middle
High : Riverside High School

How many students attend Riverside Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 641 students attended Riverside Elementary.

What district is Riverside Elementary in?

Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Riverside Elementary?

Students at Riverside Elementary are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.

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