Very Good
#2374 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 28% in state
River Trails EL
Elementary School · Hurst-euless-bedford ISD · Fort Worth, TX
A Hurst-euless-bedford ISD elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8850 ELBE TRL, Fort Worth, TX 76118
- Math 57% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Trails EL score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River Trails 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Worth), 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
$90,453
Median home value
$290,900
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lakes ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Hurst Hills ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Lowery RoadEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 338 | 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.
Hurst-euless-bedford ISD
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #12 of 29
- District spending per student
- $10,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Trails EL is listed in HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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.
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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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (817) 285-3235
- Area population (ZIP 76118)
- 17,486
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 76118; 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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