River Place EL

River Place Elementary serves 601 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Austin, Texas, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 supported by 46 full-time equivalent teachers. The school has earned recognition as a strong academic performer, ranking in the 87th percentile statewide at #1114 out of 8598 Texas elementary schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. Academically, River Place Elementary demonstrates solid achievement with 59% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 54% reach proficiency in mathematics.

The school's academic score of 8.3 out of 10 reflects consistent educational quality across grade levels. The school serves families in the 78730 zip code area, where the median household income reaches $141,794 and home values average $929,500. This well-educated community shows strong support for learning, with 74% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of just 4.3%.

The nearly 10,000 residents in this ZIP code create a stable, academically-focused environment for students. River Place Elementary is situated in a rural setting near town, providing students with a peaceful learning environment while maintaining access to Austin's educational and cultural resources.

Located in a rural area, River Place EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.