Very Good
#2374 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 28% in state
River Trails EL
Elementary School · HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD
8850 ELBE TRL, Fort Worth, TX 76118
Enrollment
655
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
655
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#2,374 of 8,552
In Fort Worth
#29 of 235
public schools
In district
#12 of 29
HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD
Equity
9.0 / 10
Excellent
School snapshot
What to know before comparing options
For River Trails EL, the useful read is that a 7.5/10 MySchoolScout profile may understate the campus when multi-year reading and math context is part of the picture. That makes the decision less about chasing the highest nearby score and more about whether the PK-6 model, 8850 Elbe Trail location, and HEB ISD boundary fit the day-to-day routine. Compare the same-level public set against Trinity Lakes EL, Hurst Hills EL, Shady Oaks EL, Stonegate EL, Harrison Lane EL, Bellaire EL, and Donna Park EL. Before making it a finalist, confirm address eligibility, current contact details, commute fit, and tour or enrollment steps with HEB ISD.
Official checks
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.1
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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River Trails EL — Students at River Trails EL score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.
How River Trails EL Compares
See how River Trails EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8850 ELBE TRL, Fort Worth, TX 76118
Nearby Schools and Labeled Alternatives
20 within 3.4 miSame-level public alternatives named in the source packet are listed first when present; broader nearby rows keep their level or type label.
| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TRINITY LAKES EL Fort Worth Same-level public option | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| HURST HILLS EL Hurst Same-level public option | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| SHADY OAKS EL Hurst Same-level public option | 2.9 mi | 7.4 |
| STONEGATE EL Bedford Same-level public option | 3.2 mi | 7.6 |
| HARRISON LANE EL Hurst Same-level public option | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
| BELLAIRE EL Hurst Same-level public option | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| DONNA PARK Hurst Same-level public option | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| HURST J H Hurst Middle row | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| LOWERY ROAD Fort Worth Elementary public row | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| TEMPLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Fort Worth Private row | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
| CHRISTIAN COTTAGE PREP Fort Worth Private row | 2.1 mi | — |
| RICHLAND MIDDLE Richland Hills Middle row | 2.0 mi | 6.7 |
| THE NEW KEY SCHOOL INC Fort Worth Private row | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| JOHN T WHITE EL Fort Worth Elementary public row | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| IGNITE COMMUNITY SCHOOL-FORT WORTH Lewisville Elementary public row | 2.3 mi | 3.9 |
| UPLIFT CRESCENDO PREPARATORY PRI Dallas Elementary public row | 2.5 mi | 8.0 |
| JACK C BINION EL Richland Hills Elementary public row | 2.5 mi | 3.8 |
| ST JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC North Richland Hills Elementary row | 2.6 mi | 8.3 |
| ALLIENE MULLENDORE EL Richland Hills Elementary public row | 2.7 mi | 6.3 |
| GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE COLLEGIATE ACADEMY AT TCC NE Hurst High row | 3.4 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,453
Median Home Value
$290,900
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
Population
17,486
College Educated
27.4%
Homeownership
70.4%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Median Age
39.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about River Trails EL
What grades does River Trails EL serve?
River Trails EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend River Trails EL?
River Trails EL has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Trails EL?
The student-teacher ratio at River Trails EL is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Trails EL rank in TX?
River Trails EL ranks #2,374 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is River Trails EL's MySchoolScout rating?
River Trails EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Trails EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Trails EL has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is River Trails EL a charter school?
No, River Trails EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Trails EL a Title I school?
No, River Trails EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Trails EL?
57.7% of students at River Trails 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 57.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (817) 285-3235
Resources & Links
District
HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD- District Enrollment
- 23,226
- Schools in District
- 33
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,260
- District Rank
- #12 of 29
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