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River Ridge El

12900 TIERRA GRANDE TRL, AUSTIN, TX, 78732

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 192 of 5501 in Texas

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River Ridge El

12900 TIERRA GRANDE TRL, AUSTIN, TX, 78732

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 192 of 5501 in Texas

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About River Ridge El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 79%
Reading 89%
State average proficiency is 79% in Math and 89% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
423
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 60.76%
Asian 15.37%
Hispanic 11.82%
Black 2.6%
Two+ Races 9.46%
Native Am. 0%
White
60.76%
Asian
15.37%
Hispanic
11.82%
Black
2.6%
Two+ Races
9.46%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 423
46.1%
195 Female
53.9%
228 Male

Student Population

423 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

423 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

River Ridge El Contact Information

Address

12900 TIERRA GRANDE TRL, AUSTIN, TX, 78732

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Phone

(512) 570-7300

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TOP 192 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at River Ridge El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In March 2026, Leander ISD announced the Class of 2026 senior walk schedule, and River Ridge Elementary was included for a campus visit at 8:00 a.m. on May 26, 2026. The official district update explained that these walks allow graduating seniors to return to their elementary schools and inspire current students. This is a clear 2026 River Ridge-related update published on the school district’s official news site.

FAQ

Q1. How should families report an absence to River Ridge Elementary School?

Ans. River Ridge Elementary School asks families to submit absence notes by email and states that proper documentation should be provided by the parent or guardian within 48 hours after the student returns to school.

Q2. How can families complete registration for River Ridge Elementary School?

Ans. River Ridge Elementary School directs new families to Leander ISD’s online registration process and also notes that families may stop by the school to complete registration requirements.

Q3. Does River Ridge Elementary School provide after-school program information?

Ans. Yes. River Ridge Elementary School includes after-school program resources for families through its parent resources section, and Leander ISD notes that YMCA after-school care is offered onsite at elementary campuses.

Q4. Can families volunteer at River Ridge Elementary School?

Ans. Yes. River Ridge Elementary School provides a volunteer handbook on its official campus resources page, showing that family and community volunteering is part of the school’s parent involvement structure.

Q5. Does River Ridge Elementary School have a PTA?

Ans. Yes. River Ridge Elementary School has an active PTA with an official site that encourages families to join, support school activities, and stay informed about campus events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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