Overview
RIVERA EL is a public primary in DENTON, Texas. The school enrolls 604 students. It is part of the DENTON ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictDENTON ISD
County48121
CityDENTON
ZIP76205
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481674006939
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment604
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino47.8%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian29.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)