River Park Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 · Orange County Schools
#224 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#18802 of 50,301 nationally
About River Park Elementary
River Park Elementary is a public elementary located in Hillsborough, in the Orange County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 523 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 224th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 523.
There are 11 schools in Hillsborough; River Park Elementary ranks 4th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
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 Park Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near River Park Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Orange Middle
Hillsborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students · 1.4 km away
Hillsborough Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 1.6 km away
Orange High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students · 1.7 km away
Central Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students · 1.9 km away
The Expedition School
Hillsborough · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students · 1.9 km away
Eno River Academy
Hillsborough · Charter other · Grades K–12
828 students · 3.2 km away
Pathways Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students · 3.8 km away
Cedar Ridge High
Hillsborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students · 3.9 km away
Grady Brown Elementary
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 4.1 km away
A L Stanback Middle
Hillsborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Sparta Elementary
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
523 students
Clyde Elementary
Clyde · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Oakhurst STEAM Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Benjamin J Martin Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Fair Grove Elementary
Thomasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Forest Park Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Frequently asked questions
Is River Park Elementary a good school?
River Park Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 59.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #224 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 Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
River Park Elementary ranks #224 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #18802 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend River Park Elementary?
River Park Elementary had 523 students in 2025.
Is River Park Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
River Park Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near River Park Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of River Park Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.