River Oaks Elementary School

Summary:

River Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 389. The school is part of the Dearborn City School District, which is ranked 302 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a significantly higher percentage of White students (86.89%) compared to the surrounding schools, Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary and Howard Elementary, River Oaks consistently outperforms the district and the state of Michigan in M-STEP proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.5% of 3rd-grade students at River Oaks were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.1% in the district and 39.6% statewide. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.6% in 2017-2018 to 30.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools.

River Oaks also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 87.66% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Despite these challenges, the school has the highest per-student spending among the schools analyzed, reaching $17,971 in 2022-2023, compared to the district average of $16,916 and the Warrendale Charter Academy state average of $13,161. This suggests the school is effectively supporting its students and implementing strategies to overcome socioeconomic challenges, though the high chronic absenteeism rates remain a concern.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 20755 Ann Arbor Trl
       Dearborn Heights, MI  48127-2659


(313) 827-6750

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
486th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,971 Help


Students who attend River Oaks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bryant Middle School
High:    Dearborn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
African American:
9.3%
Asian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.7% Help


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Compare Details River Oaks Elementary School ranks better than 67.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 6th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.81. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), African American (9.3%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Oaks Elementary School is 14.5. 14 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Oaks Elementary School is $17,971. 16 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Oaks Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks River Oaks Elementary School 486th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See River Oaks Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dearborn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn City School District 302nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Oaks Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at River Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.44 960th 1545 37.9%
2007 39.59 1195th 1565 23.6%
2008 27.07 1352nd 1577 14.3%
2009 46.94 1107th 1589 30.3%
2010 34.00 1273rd 1552 18.0%
2011 42.77 1135th 1552 26.9%
2012 35.75 1127th 1566 28.0%
2013 31.04 1176th 1563 24.8%
2014 32.75 1127th 1533 26.5%
2015 45.23 915th 1580 42.1%
2016 30.43 1100th 1548 28.9%
2017 22.91 1111th 1466 24.2%
2018 51.56 764th 1448 47.2%
2019 46.58 727th 1408 48.4%
2021 28.55 838th 1153 27.3%
2022 45.77 684th 1344 49.1%
2023 50.95 677th 1470 53.9%
2024 64.81 486th 1486 67.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at River Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.26 100th 270 63.0%
2019 55.16 47th 117 59.8%
2021 43.65 24th 42 42.9%
2022 60.42 34th 98 65.3%
2023 47.34 84th 180 53.3%
2024 68.87 52nd 184 71.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.74 332nd 1397 76.2%
2019 70.65 224th 1134 80.2%
2021 37.06 496th 749 33.8%
2022 64.13 313th 1099 71.5%
2023 65.80 347th 1350 74.3%
2024 84.64 108th 1381 92.2%
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Rank History for Female students at River Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.20 662nd 1443 54.1%
2019 58.48 457th 1171 61.0%
2021 23.85 730th 902 19.1%
2022 40.87 632nd 1106 42.9%
2023 45.37 673rd 1321 49.1%
2024 59.69 478th 1342 64.4%
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Rank History for Male students at River Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.39 824th 1446 43.0%
2019 34.59 795th 1196 33.5%
2021 30.92 656th 915 28.3%
2022 42.40 636th 1139 44.2%
2023 54.17 570th 1334 57.3%
2024 60.16 494th 1347 63.3%
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Rank History for African American students at River Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.58 26th 475 94.5%
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Rank History for White students at River Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.03 791st 1253 36.9%
2019 36.72 737th 1128 34.7%
2021 20.04 852nd 1005 15.2%
2022 34.06 729th 1102 33.8%
2023 42.58 697th 1198 41.8%
2024 60.11 453rd 1204 62.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Open Quote Great School with Great Teacher. I have 2 kids who go there and they love the school. Small environment and great school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for River Oaks Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1989 301 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1990 326 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1991 366 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 368 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 375 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 323 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1995 344 12 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 344 12 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 328 6 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1998 328 9 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 349 10 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 337 15 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 379 26 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 335 26 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 335 26 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 320 36 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 322 22 6 18 2 n/a n/a 0 370
2006 255 38 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 231 39 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2008 229 51 2 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 289
2009 240 56 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2010 275 56 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2011 260 59 4 5 0 0 3 0 331
2012 251 53 3 4 0 0 2 0 313
2013 281 42 1 7 0 0 0 0 331
2014 271 37 1 10 0 0 0 0 319
2015 280 40 2 14 0 0 0 0 336
2016 274 41 1 14 0 0 0 0 330
2017 336 50 1 12 1 0 0 0 400
2018 340 44 1 7 1 0 0 0 393
2019 339 29 0 11 0 0 0 0 379
2020 327 36 4 7 0 0 0 0 374
2021 322 32 4 5 0 0 1 0 364
2022 325 30 7 5 0 0 2 0 369
2023 338 36 7 4 0 0 4 0 389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Oaks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 294 n/a n/a n/a
1989 309 n/a n/a 4.5
1990 336 23.0 14.6 5.4
1991 372 n/a n/a n/a
1992 375 n/a n/a 10.9
1993 383 n/a 0.0 13.8
1994 329 17.8 18.5 9.7
1995 367 13.4 27.4 11.2
1996 367 13.4 27.4 11.2
1997 353 16.0 22.1 12.5
1998 353 16.0 22.1 12.2
1999 370 18.0 20.6 14.6
2000 376 16.3 23.1 20.5
2001 423 20.6 20.5 29.6
2002 381 20.8 18.3 34.9
2003 381 20.8 18.3 34.9
2004 376 18.9 19.9 38
2005 370 21.3 17.4 38.9
2006 310 19.8 15.7 41.6
2007 284 19.0 14.9 54.6
2008 289 17.1 16.9 53.6
2009 307 17.8 17.2 59
2010 344 19.6 17.5 64.8
2011 331 19.1 17.3 72.2
2012 313 23.5 13.3 76.7
2013 331 20.8 15.9 77.6
2014 319 20.5 15.5 78.1
2015 336 22.0 15.2 86.3
2016 330 23.0 14.3 81.8
2017 400 22.6 17.6 84.5
2018 393 29.0 13.5 88.8
2019 379 27.3 13.8 86.3
2020 374 26.9 13.9 82.6
2021 364 24.8 14.6 76.6
2022 369 23.2 15.9 85.1
2023 389 26.7 14.5 87.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Oaks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 294 n/a n/a n/a
1989 309 n/a n/a 4.5
1990 336 23.0 14.6 5.4
1991 372 n/a n/a n/a
1992 375 n/a n/a 10.9
1993 383 n/a 0.0 13.8
1994 329 17.8 18.5 9.7
1995 367 13.4 27.4 11.2
1996 367 13.4 27.4 11.2
1997 353 16.0 22.1 12.5
1998 353 16.0 22.1 12.2
1999 370 18.0 20.6 14.6
2000 376 16.3 23.1 20.5
2001 423 20.6 20.5 29.6
2002 381 20.8 18.3 34.9
2003 381 20.8 18.3 34.9
2004 376 18.9 19.9 38
2005 370 21.3 17.4 38.9
2006 310 19.8 15.7 41.6
2007 284 19.0 14.9 54.6
2008 289 17.1 16.9 53.6
2009 307 17.8 17.2 59
2010 344 19.6 17.5 64.8
2011 331 19.1 17.3 72.2
2012 313 23.5 13.3 76.7
2013 331 20.8 15.9 77.6
2014 319 20.5 15.5 78.1
2015 336 22.0 15.2 86.3
2016 330 23.0 14.3 81.8
2017 400 22.6 17.6 84.5
2018 393 29.0 13.5 88.8
2019 379 27.3 13.8 86.3
2020 374 26.9 13.9 82.6
2021 364 24.8 14.6 76.6
2022 369 23.2 15.9 85.1
2023 389 26.7 14.5 87.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for River Oaks Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,230 (9.5%) $11,654 (90.5%) $12,884
2020 $1,282 (10.1%) $11,454 (89.9%) $12,737
2021 $3,175 (23.2%) $10,515 (76.8%) $13,690
2022 $5,049 (29.8%) $11,876 (70.2%) $16,924
2023 $3,278 (18.2%) $14,694 (81.8%) $17,971

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Oaks Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 727th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 677th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Oaks Elementary School)56.964.7
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)46.743.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (River Oaks Elementary School)56.964.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)54.351.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (River Oaks Elementary School)50.752.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)49.446
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (River Oaks Elementary School)39.441.5
 2.1%
   4th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)41.142.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (River Oaks Elementary School)45.828.4
 17.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)48.543.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (River Oaks Elementary School)2629
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)3635.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (River Oaks Elementary School)12.315.9
 3.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Dearborn City School District)16.513.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students379389
 2.6%
African American2936
 24.1%
American Indian00
Asian07
Hispanic114
 63.6%
Pacific Islander00
White339338
 0.3%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.3%87.7%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about River Oaks Elementary School

Students at River Oaks Elementary School are 87% White, 9% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend River Oaks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bryant Middle School
High : Dearborn High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended River Oaks Elementary School.

River Oaks Elementary School ranks 486th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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