- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gulfport, MS
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280177001431
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Oaks Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Oaks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Oaks Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Harrison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280177001431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
River Oaks Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 280177001431 · Gulfport, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 15.2:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central High School (1,483 students)
River Oaks Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
River Oaks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Centr
Harrison Central High School
1,483 students
- Diberville Sen
Diberville Senior High Sch
1,478 students
- West Harrison
West Harrison High School
1,216 students
- Creekbend Elem
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
996 students
- North Gulfport
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
921 students
- This school 487
River Oaks Elementary School
487 students
What this shows River Oaks Elementary School reports 487 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 7% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.4%
White 22.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, River Oaks Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison Co School Dist reports $11,305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diberville Senior High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekbend Elementary and Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gulfport Elementary and Middl | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Gulfport
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
Standard public school
921 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Bayou View Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bel Aire Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Crossroads Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Oaks Elementary School
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 495 (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 15.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Oaks Elementary School?
86.5% of students at River Oaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Oaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at River Oaks Elementary School is African American at 63.4% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, River Oaks Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Gulfport, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison Co School Dist?
Besides River Oaks Elementary School, Harrison Co School Dist also operates Harrison Central High School (1,483 students), Diberville Senior High Sch (1,478 students), and West Harrison High School (1,216 students). See the Harrison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.