River Oaks Elementary

14111 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503

roe.harrison.k12.ms.us/

487 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

River Oaks Elementary School, located on Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Harrison County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its diverse student body, focusing on fundamental academic development, character building, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By integrating traditional curriculum standards with contemporary instructional methods, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, River Oaks Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to address the social and emotional needs of its pupils. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, parental engagement, and a structured learning environment, River Oaks strives to be a pillar of the local community, ensuring that each student is equipped with the foundational tools necessary for future educational success.

487

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	33
Black	309
Asian	1
Two or More	35

Black
309 (63.4%)
White
109 (22.4%)
Two or More
35 (7.2%)
Hispanic
33 (6.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harrison County School District
Phone:	(228)831-1660
Website:	http://roe.harrison.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	484
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 79