- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn Heights, MI
River Oaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for River Oaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261160004599
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Oaks Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
River Oaks Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Oaks Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
River Oaks Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 261160004599 · Dearborn Heights, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 14.1:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
River Oaks Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
River Oaks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- This school 366
River Oaks Elementary School
366 students
What this shows River Oaks Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Oaks Elementary School compares
River Oaks Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Michigan - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, River Oaks Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Oaks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Oaks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Dearborn Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Oaks Elementary School
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Oaks Elementary School?
83.8% of students at River Oaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Oaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at River Oaks Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Oaks Elementary School rank among schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, River Oaks Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides River Oaks Elementary School, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.