River Oaks Elementary

700 Augusta Plantation Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

1,426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

River Oaks Elementary, located in the Augusta Plantation community of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in grades PK–5. Part of the Horry County Schools district, the institution is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to build both confidence and character.

The school is highly regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together teachers, parents, and the local community to support student success. With a focus on modern teaching methods and a goal-oriented curriculum, River Oaks Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for academic advancement while cultivating a positive school spirit. Its location in the rapidly growing 29579 zip code allows it to serve a diverse and evolving student population, maintaining a reputation as a central pillar of the surrounding Myrtle Beach community.

1,426

Total Students

92.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	825
Hispanic	315
Black	141
Asian	21
Two or More	118
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
825 (57.9%)
Hispanic
315 (22.1%)
Black
141 (9.9%)
Two or More
118 (8.3%)
Asian
21 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horry 01
Phone:	(843)903-6300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 80

Kindergarten 194

Grade 1 210

Grade 2 244

Grade 3 241

Grade 4 238

Grade 5 219

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for River Oaks Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	80
Kindergarten	194
Grade 1	210
Grade 2	244
Grade 3	241
Grade 4	238
Grade 5	219

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for River Oaks Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	698	48.9%
Male	727	51%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th