Memorial El vs River Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
River Oaks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
777 students
| Measure | Memorial El Houston, Texas | River Oaks El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #861 of 4,686 | #160 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14344 of 50,301 | #2766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 474 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 85% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 65.7).
- •River Oaks El does better on math proficiency (85% vs 62%).
- •River Oaks El does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 57%).
- •River Oaks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 35.2%).
- •Memorial El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.9).
- •River Oaks El is the larger school with 777 students compared with 474.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Memorial El better than River Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks El ranks higher (84.3 vs 65.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Memorial El and River Oaks El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial El: 474. River Oaks El: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial El and River Oaks El rank in Texas?
Memorial El is 861st of 4,686 and River Oaks El is 160th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).