Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Denton ISD

Rivera Elementary

701 Newton St, Denton, TX 76205 · (940) 369-3800

D
62 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 24 points from 2025Down from a B (86) in 2025.
604students
11.8students per teacher
94.7%attendance
27thof 27 Denton ISD elementary schools
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CBCDDBDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Rivera Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementF · 57

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 62

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 62

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Rivera Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Denton ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level59%
Meets grade level27%
Denton ISD elementary schools: 44.3%
Masters grade level10%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

604students in 2024–25Down 8% from 655 the year before
11.8students per teacher51 full-time teachers
16.3average class sizeDenton ISD elementary schools: 18.7
6.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$63,173average teacher base pay
79.8%from low-income familiesDenton ISD elementary schools: 49%
31.5%English learners
5.6%in gifted & talented
14.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 50%African American 31%White 13.2%Two or More Races 4.8%Asian 0.7%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Denton ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Rivera Elementary.

Under constructionFine Arts Theatre (Denton Square)Fall 2026 (target) · 1.2 mi away Under constructionI-35E/Mayhill Road interchangeMid 2029 · 2.0 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CAlice Moore AlexanderDenton ISD · 76 · 1.0 mi BThe Ann Windle School for Young ChildrenDenton ISD · 80 · 1.1 mi CDenton Classical AcademyTexas College Preparatory Academies · 70 · 1.3 mi DBorman ElementaryDenton ISD · 69 · 2.1 mi DNewton Rayzor ElementaryDenton ISD · 69 · 2.2 mi BNette ShultzDenton ISD · 80 · 2.3 mi PDenton Calvary AcademyPrivate · K–12 · 1.9 mi PSpringbok AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 2.1 mi PTrinity Learning CenterPrivate · PK–K · 2.2 mi
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Questions about Rivera Elementary

What is Rivera Elementary’s TEA rating?

Rivera Elementary earned a D (62 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (86) in 2025.

What grades does Rivera Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 701 Newton St in Denton.

How many students go to Rivera Elementary?

604 students in 2024–25, down 8% from 655 the year before. There are about 12 students for every teacher.

How does Rivera Elementary compare with other Denton ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 27th of 27 Denton ISD elementary schools. 7% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Rivera Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Denton ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.