River Oaks Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charlotte, North Carolina 28214 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
#1282 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#47272 of 50,301 nationally
About River Oaks Academy
River Oaks Academy is a public elementary located in Charlotte, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 555 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1282nd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (22th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 555.
There are 174 schools in Charlotte; River Oaks Academy ranks 134th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for River Oaks Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near River Oaks Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pinewood Elementary
Mount Holly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students · 3.0 km away
Whitewater Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
832 students · 3.0 km away
Whitewater Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 3.0 km away
Coulwood STEM Academy
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students · 3.1 km away
Paw Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
784 students · 3.6 km away
Ida Rankin Elementary School
Mount Holly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students · 4.0 km away
Movement School Northwest
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
208 students · 4.2 km away
Mount Holly Middle
Mount Holly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students · 4.3 km away
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
766 students · 4.5 km away
Mountain Island Charter School
Mt. Holly · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,782 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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Creekside Elementary
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554 students
Pilot Elementary
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Newell Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is River Oaks Academy a good school?
River Oaks Academy has a Success Index (US) of 15.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1282 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does River Oaks Academy rank in North Carolina?
River Oaks Academy ranks #1282 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #47272 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend River Oaks Academy?
River Oaks Academy had 555 students in 2025.
Is River Oaks Academy a elementary school or a high school?
River Oaks Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near River Oaks Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of River Oaks Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.