RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrison County School District school district, located in GULFPORT, MS with about 706 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 831-1660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GULFPORT, MS 39503
(228) 831-1660
RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GULFPORT, MS with about 706 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harrison County School District
- Total Students:
- 706
- Teachers:
- 34.79
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 706 students
- Black or African American
- 51.8%
- White
- 31.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.