River Place Elementary

Summary:

River Place Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 598 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Leander Independent School District (ISD).

River Place Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools. Its students generally score higher than district and state averages on STAAR tests, particularly in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade reading. However, the school's performance for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner (ELL) students lags behind, with rankings in the bottom 50% of Texas elementary schools. River Place Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and has seen an increase in spending per student in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools like Laura Welch Bush Elementary, River Place Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with significantly higher STAAR proficiency rates in reading and math. On the other hand, Grandview Hills Elementary has lower STAAR proficiency rates across all grades and subjects compared to River Place Elementary. Additionally, River Place Elementary serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd
       Austin, TX  78730


(512) 570-6900

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1106th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,305 Help


Students who attend River Place Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Four Points Middle
High:    Vandegrift High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  601

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.9%
Hispanic:
27.0%
Two or more races:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.8% Help


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Compare Details River Place Elementary ranks better than 76.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 13th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.9%), Hispanic (27%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Place Elementary is 12.7, which is the 11th best among 28 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Place Elementary is $9,305. 20 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Place Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks River Place Elementary 1106th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See River Place Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Place Elementary

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Rank History for all students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 85.98 156th 3884 96.0%
2010 81.75 357th 3937 90.9%
2011 82.74 323rd 4095 92.1%
2012 87.44 322nd 4206 92.3%
2013 86.97 349th 4221 91.7%
2014 84.58 480th 4260 88.7%
2015 87.45 337th 4320 92.2%
2016 85.34 465th 4286 89.2%
2017 88.21 432nd 4329 90.0%
2018 79.60 689th 4359 84.2%
2019 78.77 747th 4479 83.3%
2021 78.27 801st 4578 82.5%
2022 69.66 1162nd 4581 74.6%
2023 74.05 1009th 4647 78.3%
2024 70.32 1106th 4675 76.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.29 654th 1046 37.5%
2019 22.45 939th 1112 15.6%
2022 62.87 342nd 1004 65.9%
2023 68.01 316th 1099 71.2%
2024 60.55 422nd 1114 62.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.41 1318th 3226 59.1%
2019 32.38 2540th 3333 23.8%
2021 52.51 1339th 3446 61.1%
2022 47.87 1773rd 3487 49.2%
2023 37.17 2405th 3556 32.4%
2024 36.72 2396th 3638 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.52 2194th 3558 38.3%
2019 46.21 1648th 3684 55.3%
2021 75.35 426th 3799 88.8%
2022 68.21 764th 3952 80.7%
2023 66.16 832nd 4086 79.6%
2024 70.85 760th 4261 82.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.02 3547th 4264 16.8%
2019 46.36 2324th 4309 46.1%
2021 38.75 2816th 4451 36.7%
2022 54.30 1869th 4477 58.3%
2023 23.90 3888th 4521 14.0%
2024 31.02 3507th 4560 23.1%
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Rank History for Female students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.98 816th 4306 81.0%
2019 73.25 878th 4348 79.8%
2021 72.70 963rd 4499 78.6%
2022 73.73 938th 4561 79.4%
2023 74.34 917th 4588 80.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.67 1665th 3106 46.4%
2019 54.54 1817th 3184 42.9%
2021 51.45 1710th 3006 43.1%
2022 40.16 2204th 2958 25.5%
2023 47.31 2035th 2980 31.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.24 1912th 4240 54.9%
2019 32.50 3229th 4295 24.8%
2021 52.08 1696th 4331 60.8%
2022 33.69 3253rd 4461 27.1%
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Rank History for Male students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.94 660th 4319 84.7%
2019 80.14 635th 4357 85.4%
2021 79.51 709th 4498 84.2%
2022 63.19 1416th 4563 69.0%
2023 70.52 1096th 4585 76.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.19 193rd 1005 80.8%
2019 71.71 219th 1009 78.3%
2021 40.23 632nd 967 34.6%
2022 46.64 616th 957 35.6%
2023 56.14 504th 1015 50.3%
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Rank History for African American students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.98 1507th 2483 39.3%
2019 29.37 1994th 2515 20.7%
2021 58.81 760th 2444 68.9%
2022 35.79 1648th 2421 31.9%
2023 39.12 1489th 2443 39.1%
2024 51.39 1049th 2421 56.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.00 1644th 4168 60.6%
2019 66.61 1026th 4188 75.5%
2021 57.39 1486th 4329 65.7%
2022 36.93 2966th 4376 32.2%
2023 42.67 2591st 4401 41.1%
2024 41.86 2631st 4431 40.6%
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Rank History for White students at River Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.25 707th 3127 77.4%
2019 69.75 791st 3142 74.8%
2021 69.48 758th 3082 75.4%
2022 70.27 762nd 3082 75.3%
2023 75.10 588th 3106 81.1%
2024 73.03 635th 3078 79.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 7, 2016

Open Quote My daughters went here until 4th grade when one of my daughters had a severe issue with bullying so we transferred to a different school. This school is located in a more wealthy part of Austin therefore the income levels of the students' parents are really high and if you are not as well off as them then you are treated differently. I had multiple issues with my daughter being bullied and made fun of more than a handful of times because her weight, her clothes, etc. We are not poor but we aren't well off either, we live an average life just like the majority of people. The parents of these children teach them to say things such as "I'm not a spoiled brat, my mom says I'm just sassy". They would tell my daughter it looks like she is having a baby. We have not had one single issue at her current school as we did at River Place. She would come home crying because the children were so mean to her. The school requests SO MUCH money from the parents throughout the year.... for things like new ipads, field trips, school tshirts, etc. I have never heard of a school asking for funds from the students to be able to stock the fridge in the teachers' lounge with drinks and snacks! NEVER have I heard of this! I appreciate all the teachers do, but having to feed them and provide drinks throughout the year is just crazy! Though Mrs. Prindle is a good principal, issues are not handled appropriately in my opinion. The children do not have consequences for behavior such as bullying, nor are expectations of the children straight across the board. Grandview Elementary is a mile from River Place and a MUCH BETTER school. I did not have any issues with my oldest at Grandview as I did with her at River Place. The children feel they are "better" than others and are just mean to children that are not as blessed as they are. Material things are more important to these kids than their education and the parents teach them such things. All in all, I would not ever recommend River Place and if you want your child to grow up with normalcy and not a school where the income level is so high than transfer to River Place. Both of my daughters have excelled since transferring schools and I wish I would have moved them sooner. They are much happier now which creates a better learning environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for River Place Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 467 14 24 53 5 n/a n/a 0 563
2009 521 19 36 66 4 n/a n/a 0 646
2010 541 17 36 81 6 n/a n/a 0 681
2011 511 19 35 73 1 1 19 0 659
2012 565 31 50 101 2 1 37 0 787
2013 537 30 59 115 2 0 43 0 786
2014 518 32 71 118 2 0 53 0 794
2015 498 35 89 134 1 1 42 0 800
2016 464 42 85 137 0 0 40 0 768
2017 476 45 104 157 0 1 38 0 821
2018 425 59 84 169 2 0 53 0 792
2019 390 67 83 174 1 0 57 0 772
2020 391 65 87 183 3 0 51 0 780
2021 318 66 81 174 0 1 44 0 684
2022 310 54 66 172 1 0 48 0 651
2023 293 41 51 159 1 0 53 0 598
2024 294 43 42 162 1 0 59 0 601

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Place Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 563 37.0 15.2 3.4
2009 646 43.9 14.7 5.9
2010 681 44.8 15.1 6.2
2011 659 44.6 14.7 3.9
2012 787 46.9 16.7 9.8
2013 786 48.3 16.2 9.8
2014 794 50.0 15.8 10.7
2015 800 50.0 16.0 10.6
2016 768 48.0 16.0 9.5
2017 821 53.4 15.3 10.7
2018 792 51.2 15.4 15.9
2019 772 52.2 14.7 21.9
2020 780 54.1 14.3 21.7
2021 684 54.5 12.5 23.7
2022 651 51.4 12.6 24.4
2023 598 46.7 12.7 26.4
2024 601 46.9 12.7 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Place Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 563 37.0 15.2 3.4
2009 646 43.9 14.7 5.9
2010 681 44.8 15.1 6.2
2011 659 44.6 14.7 3.9
2012 787 46.9 16.7 9.8
2013 786 48.3 16.2 9.8
2014 794 50.0 15.8 10.7
2015 800 50.0 16.0 10.6
2016 768 48.0 16.0 9.5
2017 821 53.4 15.3 10.7
2018 792 51.2 15.4 15.9
2019 772 52.2 14.7 21.9
2020 780 54.1 14.3 21.7
2021 684 54.5 12.5 23.7
2022 651 51.4 12.6 24.4
2023 598 46.7 12.7 26.4
2024 601 46.9 12.7 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for River Place Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $375 (4.7%) $7,582 (95.3%) $7,957
2020 $277 (3.9%) $6,832 (96.1%) $7,109
2021 $158 (1.7%) $9,147 (98.3%) $9,305

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Place Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 747th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1009th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (River Place Elementary)5966
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Place Elementary)6146
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (River Place Elementary)6165
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5763
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Place Elementary)5144
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (River Place Elementary)6575
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6871
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Place Elementary)6266
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6560
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (River Place Elementary)5641
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5742
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students772598
 22.5%
African American6741
 38.8%
American Indian11
Asian8351
 38.6%
Hispanic174159
 8.6%
Pacific Islander00
White390293
 24.9%
Two or More Races5753
 7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.9%26.4%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River Place Elementary

Students who attend River Place Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Four Points Middle
High : Vandegrift High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 601 students attended River Place Elementary.

Students at River Place Elementary are 49% White, 27% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American, 7% Asian.

River Place Elementary ranks 1106th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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