Serving 382 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: River Grove Elementary School serves the southwest part of Lake Oswego, OR, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of around 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
River Grove Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Grove Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 1174 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Grove Elementary School's ranking?
River Grove Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 1,174 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, Westridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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?
382 students attend River Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of River Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% 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 14:1, 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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