River Oaks Elementary School
River Oaks Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
River Oaks Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
River Oaks Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
River Oaks Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 3120 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
1%
8%

Black
9%
18%

White
89%
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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