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#5262 of 8,552 schools in TX
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Riverside EL
Elementary School · Ysleta ISD · EL Paso, TX
A Ysleta ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
218 BARKER RD, EL Paso, TX 79915
- Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside EL score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), 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
$35,938
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
31.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona EL Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Thomas ManorEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| North Loop ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Ysleta PK CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK | 2.1 mi | 444 | 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.
Ysleta ISD
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #39 of 47
- District spending per student
- $14,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside EL is listed in YSLETA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside EL
Riverside EL is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of Ysleta ISD, serving approximately 641 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,262 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside EL
What grades does Riverside EL serve?
Riverside EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riverside EL?
Riverside EL has an enrollment of approximately 641 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside EL is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside EL rank in TX?
Riverside EL ranks #5,262 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Riverside EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Riverside EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside EL has 32% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Riverside EL a charter school?
No, Riverside EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside EL a Title I school?
No, Riverside EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside EL?
93.1% of students at Riverside 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 641
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (915) 434-7600
- Area population (ZIP 79915)
- 34,731
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 79915; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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