River Oaks Elementary School

14111 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-6, River Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

River Oaks Elementary School's student population of 648 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
648 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

River Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#391 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
37%
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30%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
20%
4%
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Black
50%
47%
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White
22%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
River Oaks Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are River Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
River Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anniston Avenue Elementary School, Three Rivers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?
648 students attend River Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of River Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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 Harrison Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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