River Grove Elementary School

5850 Sw Mcewan Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in OR
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

River Grove Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

River Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Grove Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#40 out of 1196 schools
(Top 5%)
60-64%
31%
75-79%
44%
65-69%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
66%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Grove Elementary School's ranking?
River Grove Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are River Grove Elementary School often compared to?
River Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Grove Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend River Grove Elementary School?
342 students attend River Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of River Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Grove Elementary School?
River Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Grove Elementary School offer ?
River Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Grove Elementary School part of?
River Grove Elementary School is part of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District.
In what neighborhood is River Grove Elementary School located?
River Grove Elementary School is located in the Rosewood neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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