Riverside Elementary School

Riverside Elementary School serves 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Riverside Elementary School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
639 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Riverside Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverside Elementary School located?
Riverside Elementary School is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 36 other public schools located in East El Paso.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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