Serving 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Oaks Elementary School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
8%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
47%
22%
White
7%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
River Oaks Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?
671 students attend River Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of River Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Oaks Elementary School offer ?
River Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Oaks Elementary School part of?
River Oaks Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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