RIVER OAKS ACADEMY

River Oaks Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 582 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 37 teachers, River Oaks Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 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.

For more information, contact River Oaks Academy at (980) 344-1020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1015 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
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RIVER OAKS ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Charlotte, NC with about 582 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
582
Teachers:
37.22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 582 students

Black or African American
69.2%
White
11.5%
Hispanic/Latino
11.0%
Asian
4.1%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.