River Oaks Academy

1015 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214

www.cmsk12.org/riveroaksES

555 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

River Oaks Academy, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community. By utilizing the resources provided by the CMS district, River Oaks Academy strives to prepare its students for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects with collaborative enrichment activities.

The school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for its diverse student body, River Oaks Academy encourages active parental involvement and open communication to ensure that each child feels valued and challenged. Through its structured educational approach, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning while providing the foundational skills necessary for students to thrive as they progress through their academic journey.

555

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Oaks Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	144
Black	333
Asian	18
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Black
333 (60.0%)
Hispanic
144 (25.9%)
White
47 (8.5%)
Asian
18 (3.2%)
Two or More
11 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)344-1020
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/riveroaksES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
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

Pre-Kindergarten 77

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 90