Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two excellent elementary schools: River Oaks Elementary School and Oak Forest Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HOUSTON ISD.
River Oaks Elementary School has a regular student population of 777 with a 19.4 students/teacher ratio while Oak Forest Elementary School has 949 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.7 students/teacher ratio.
River Oaks Elementary School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 95 in student achievement, 94 in school progress and 93 in closing performance gaps. It scored 94 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Oak Forest Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 94 in student achievement, 93 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 94 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 95 |
| Student Progress | 94 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 93 |
| Overall | 94 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. River Oaks Elementary School’s two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Oak Forest Elementary School's three out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at River Oaks Elementary School. They make up for 32.18% of student population, followed by Asians (29.09%), Hispanics (21.49%), African Americans (8.88%) and Two or More Races (8.24%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Oak Forest Elementary School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 56.27% of student population, followed by Hispanics (24.55%), Asians (8.32%), Two or More Races (7.06%) and African Americans (3.69%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the River Oaks Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 9.52% compared to 11.28% at Oak Forest Elementary School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, River Oaks Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 13.38% of its student population compared to 3.79% at Oak Forest Elementary School.
River Oaks Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 13.13%, gifted and talented students, 65.51%, while 7.34% are in the special education program. Oak Forest Elementary School bilingual students comprise 4.32%, gifted and talented students, 44.36%, and 8.22% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.88% | 69 |
| Hispanic | 21.49% | 167 |
| White | 32.18% | 250 |
| Asian | 29.09% | 226 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 8.24% | 64 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 777 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 9.52% | 74 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.38% | 104 |
| Total Students | 100% | 777 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.69% | 35 |
| Hispanic | 24.55% | 233 |
| White | 56.27% | 534 |
| Asian | 8.32% | 79 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 7.06% | 67 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 949 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 11.28% | 107 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.79% | 36 |
| Total Students | 100% | 949 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 13.13% | 102 |
| Gifted & Talented | 65.51% | 509 |
| Special Education | 7.34% | 57 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.50% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 777 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.32% | 41 |
| Gifted & Talented | 44.36% | 421 |
| Special Education | 8.22% | 78 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.87% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 949 |
40 teachers employed at River Oaks Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.2 years. The 53 teachers at Oak Forest Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 10.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, River Oaks Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Oak Forest Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 13 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At River Oaks Elementary School there are 37 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Oak Forest Elementary School there are 44 female teachers and nine male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.50% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.50% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.50% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.00% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.00% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.50% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.87% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 23.36% | 13 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.64% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.43% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 16.82% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.87% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 92.50% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 7.50% | 3 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 83.18% | 45 |
| Male Teachers | 16.82% | 9 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
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