RIVER PLACE EL

6500 SITIO DEL RIO BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78730

598 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

River Place Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the scenic River Place neighborhood of Austin, Texas, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Leander Independent School District, the school is known for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and close-knit community atmosphere. It consistently earns high marks from state accountability ratings and maintains a reputation for providing a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, River Place Elementary is characterized by high levels of parent involvement and a supportive culture. The school features a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to foster creativity and critical thinking. Situated in a quiet, residential area, the school serves as a central hub for local families, often highlighted for its safe environment and its commitment to preparing students for successful transitions into the middle school programs within the Leander ISD system.

598

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER PLACE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	159
Black	41
Asian	51
Two or More	53
American Indian	1

White
293 (49.0 %)
Hispanic
159 (26.6 %)
Two or More
53 (8.9 %)
Asian
51 (8.5 %)
Black
41 (6.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEANDER ISD
Phone:	(512)570-6900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 92