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Riverside EL
Elementary School · YSLETA ISD
218 BARKER RD, EL Paso, TX 79915
Enrollment
641
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
641
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#5,262 of 8,552
In EL Paso
#115 of 206
public schools
In district
#39 of 47
YSLETA ISD
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Riverside EL
Elementary School in EL Paso · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Riverside Middle
0.9 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
Ramona EL Stem Academy
1.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Riverside EL
Riverside EL is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of YSLETA ISD. Riverside EL serves approximately 641 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Riverside EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,262 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Riverside EL show 32% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 7.3
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Riverside EL — Students at Riverside EL score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 2 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
How Riverside EL Compares
See how Riverside EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
218 BARKER RD, EL Paso, TX 79915
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Riverside EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EASTWOOD KNOLLS INTERNATIONAL (rated 8.7/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HAWKINS EL (rated 8.6/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RAMONA EL STEM ACADEMY (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in EL Paso, see our EL Paso schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE MIDDLE El Paso | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| RAMONA EL STEM ACADEMY El Paso | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| RIVERSIDE H S El Paso | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| THOMAS MANOR El Paso | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| DELTA ACADEMY El Paso | 1.7 mi | 4.8 |
| VALLE VERDE EARLY COLLEGE H S El Paso | 1.6 mi | 9.1 |
| CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY El Paso | 1.7 mi | 3.8 |
| YSLETA PK CENTER El Paso | 2.1 mi | 4.1 |
| NORTH LOOP EL El Paso | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
| COOLEY EL El Paso | 2.4 mi | 4.0 |
| IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL El Paso | 2.6 mi | 6.1 |
| SAGELAND EL El Paso | 2.4 mi | 6.4 |
| ST PIUS X GRADE SCHOOL El Paso | 2.8 mi | 4.8 |
| BEL AIR MIDDLE El Paso | 2.5 mi | 7.3 |
| GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR PK-8 El Paso | 2.9 mi | 4.8 |
| DR JOSEFINA VILLAMIL TINAJERO PK-8 El Paso | 2.7 mi | 2.5 |
| BURGES H S El Paso | 3.0 mi | 5.3 |
| BEL AIR H S El Paso | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| HAWKINS EL El Paso | 3.0 mi | 8.6 |
| EASTWOOD KNOLLS INTERNATIONAL El Paso | 2.9 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 79915 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,938
Median Home Value
$117,600
Median Rent
$808/mo
Population
34,731
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
60.4%
Avg Commute
20.2 min
Poverty Rate
31.9%
Median Age
41.1
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 641
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (915) 434-7600
Resources & Links
District
YSLETA ISD- District Enrollment
- 34,918
- Schools in District
- 49
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,175
- District Rank
- #39 of 47
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