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River Oaks Elementary School

905 Vintage Oak Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
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River Oaks Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

River Oaks Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
501 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
53%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
56%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
49%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
39%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Oaks Elementary School's ranking?

River Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are River Oaks Elementary School often compared to?

River Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?

501 students attend River Oaks Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of River Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of River Oaks Elementary School?

River Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does River Oaks Elementary School offer ?

River Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is River Oaks Elementary School part of?

River Oaks Elementary School is part of Galt Joint Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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