River Oaks Elementary School

2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 1% in TX
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

River Oaks Elementary School's student population of 603 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
603 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

River Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#40 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
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85%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
51%
This chart displays 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 Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
5%
13%
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White
34%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
This chart displays 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 Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
River Oaks Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are River Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
River Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West University Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?
603 students attend River Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of River Oaks Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Oaks Elementary School offer ?
River Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is River Oaks Elementary School part of?
River Oaks Elementary School is part of Houston ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is River Oaks Elementary School located?
River Oaks Elementary School is located in the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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