RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

River Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Horry 01 school district, located in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 1,109 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, River Oaks Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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, 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.

For more information, contact River Oaks Elementary at (843) 903-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 Augusta Plantation Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
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RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 1,109 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Horry 01
Total Students:
1,109
Teachers:
61.5
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
Not a Title I 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 1,109 students

White
60.5%
Hispanic/Latino
18.8%
Black or African American
11.5%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.