RIVER OAKS EL

2008 KIRBY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77019

www.houstonisd.org

777 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

River Oaks Elementary School, located in the prestigious River Oaks neighborhood of Houston, is a highly regarded institution within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the school is recognized for its rigorous academic framework that emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and a global perspective. It serves a diverse student body and is well-known for its Vanguard Magnet program, which is specifically designed to meet the educational needs of Gifted and Talented (G/T) students.

Beyond its core curriculum, River Oaks Elementary is frequently cited for its strong academic performance and active community involvement. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. By balancing traditional academic excellence with the interdisciplinary approach of the IB curriculum, the school prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the Houston area.

777

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER OAKS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	167
Black	69
Asian	226
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	1

White
250 (32.2%)
Asian
226 (29.1%)
Hispanic
167 (21.5%)
Black
69 (8.9%)
Two or More
64 (8.2%)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)942-1460
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	777
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 113

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVER OAKS EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	134
Grade 2	129
Grade 3	134
Grade 4	128
Grade 5	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVER OAKS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	351	45.2%
Male	426	54.8%

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