RIVER TRAILS EL

638 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

River Trails Elementary School, located at 8850 Elbe Trail in Fort Worth, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD). The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the highly regarded HEB ISD, River Trails benefits from the district’s commitment to innovative instructional practices, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a strong focus on preparing students for future success in a global society.

The school community is characterized by a partnership between dedicated educators, active parents, and engaged students. River Trails Elementary places a high priority on inclusivity and character education, aiming to cultivate a campus culture where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum that integrates technology and hands-on learning, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that equips young learners with the foundational skills necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

638

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER TRAILS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	132
Black	77
Asian	67
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

White
313 (49.1 %)
Hispanic
132 (20.7 %)
Black
77 (12.1 %)
Asian
67 (10.5 %)
Two or More
39 (6.1 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.4 %)
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:	HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD
Phone:	(817)285-3235
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 75