Excellent
#274 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
River Ridge EL
Elementary School · Leander ISD · Austin, TX
A Leander ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12900 TIERRA GRANDE TRL, Austin, TX 78732
- Math 70% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Ridge EL score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River Ridge EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$194,120
Median home value
$728,500
Median rent
$1,884/mo
College educated
74.7%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Welch Bush ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Bridges Academy AustinPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| School in the HillsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Lake Travis ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 712 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Leander ISD
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #2 of 47
- District spending per student
- $10,669NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Ridge EL is listed in LEANDER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Ridge EL
River Ridge EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Leander ISD, serving approximately 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Ridge EL
What grades does River Ridge EL serve?
River Ridge EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend River Ridge EL?
River Ridge EL has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge EL?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge EL is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Ridge EL rank in TX?
River Ridge EL ranks #274 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is River Ridge EL's MySchoolScout rating?
River Ridge EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Ridge EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Ridge EL has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is River Ridge EL a charter school?
No, River Ridge EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Ridge EL a Title I school?
No, River Ridge EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Ridge EL?
1.9% of students at River Ridge EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (512) 570-7300
- Area population (ZIP 78732)
- 20,646
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78732; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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