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#2595 of 2,648 schools in NC
River Oaks Academy
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1015 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
- Math 33% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Oaks Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River Oaks Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,618
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Whitewater AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Paw Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Ida Rankin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 510 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #173 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Oaks Academy is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Oaks Academy
River Oaks Academy is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 570 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,595 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Oaks Academy
What grades does River Oaks Academy serve?
River Oaks Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend River Oaks Academy?
River Oaks Academy has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Academy is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Oaks Academy rank in NC?
River Oaks Academy ranks #2,595 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is River Oaks Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
River Oaks Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Oaks Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Oaks Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is River Oaks Academy a charter school?
No, River Oaks Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Oaks Academy a Title I school?
No, River Oaks Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Oaks Academy?
98.6% of students at River Oaks Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (980) 344-1020
- Area population (ZIP 28214)
- 42,197
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28214; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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