River Oaks Elementary

www.galt.k12.ca.us/school_sites/river/index.htm

534 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

River Oaks Elementary, located in Galt, California, is a public school serving students in the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District. As a community-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for academic success and personal growth. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing core curriculum standards to ensure that students build a strong foundation in essential subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic curriculum, River Oaks Elementary is committed to fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. The school frequently engages parents and community members through various programs and events, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential. By prioritizing inclusivity and utilizing modern educational resources, the school strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.

534

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	283
Black	6
Asian	47
Two or More	16
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
283 (53.0 %)
White
177 (33.1 %)
Asian
47 (8.8 %)
Two or More
16 (3.0 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	N/A
District:	Galt Joint Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)745-4614
Website:	http://www.galt.k12.ca.us/school_sites/river/index.htm
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 66

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for River Oaks Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	94
Grade 6	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for River Oaks Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	48.1%
Male	277	51.9%