River Oaks Elementary School is a magnet school, and neighborhood school, part of the Houston Independent School District. It is located in the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States As of 2024, William Dedrick is the principal.
Serving 777 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
River Oaks Elementary School's student population of 777 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
777 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1929
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
River Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
6%
Hispanic
22%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
32%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roadrunners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
River Oaks Elementary School is ranked #53 out of 8,096 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 44% 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?
777 students attend River Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of River Oaks Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% 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 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 Kindergarten-5
What school district is River Oaks Elementary School part of?
River Oaks Elementary School is part of Houston Independent 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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