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River Oaks Elementary

TEA rating A · score 94 of 100 (2025) · 777 students

Address: 2008 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019

Phone: (713) 942-1460

Website: houstonisd.org (opens in a new tab)

Data as of: TEA ratings 2025 · school directory September 14, 2026 · homes for sale live from our MLS feed

We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Houston ISD (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

48 homes for sale in the River Oaks Elementary zone

Scope: homes inside the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone, as published for Houston ISD.

Active listings from our MLS feed. Listing information is provided in part by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The school

River Oaks Elementary at a glance

Schools & TEA

A

TEA rating 2025

Score 94 of 100

777

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

19.4:1

Students per teacher

Unknown

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
94%
Meets grade level
80%
Masters grade level
59%

Teachers average 12.2 years of experience. Average teacher salary $70,585.

  • Grades served: Unknown. Not listed in TEA's directory
  • Four-year graduation rate: Unknown. TEA published no figure for this campus
TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025A94
2024A90
2023A95
2022A98
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2020NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2019A97
2018NRMet Standard97

Final ratings only (preliminary ratings are not shown). Source: Texas Education Agency.

Principal: Mr William Dedrick (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market in the River Oaks Elementary zone

Scope: homes inside the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$2,410,000Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$550Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
47Homes for saleright now
3.6Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Seller's market

47 homes are for sale in the River Oaks Elementary zone; at the last six months' sales pace that is 3.6 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $2,410,000.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

$1,925,000

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

+82% YoY

a year ago: $1,058,000

10

Homes sold

last 30 days

-23% YoY

a year ago: 13

126

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

+4% YoY

a year ago: 121

$455

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

+21% YoY

a year ago: $375

12

New listings

last 30 days

-62% YoY

a year ago: 32

14

Went pending

last 30 days

0% YoY

a year ago: 14

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

What's nearby

Around River Oaks Elementary

What's Nearby

Scope: 38 places mapped inside the attendance zone.

What's nearby

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Amenity categories to show on the map

Amenities mapped near River Oaks Elementary: 12 parks & trails, 11 restaurants, 4 places of worship, 3 banks, 2 gas stations, 1 post offices, 1 gyms & fitness, 1 coffee shops, 1 schools, 1 pharmacies, 1 libraries.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes inside the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

0%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

X

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Outside the high-risk area

1.3 mi

Nearest fire station

Houston Fire Department Station 3 (straight line)

54

Days a year at 95°F or hotter

2016–2025 average

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; FEMA NFIP claims; Texas fire station locations. Flood risk is address-specific.

Crime & safety

Reported crime, by the agency that patrols the area

Crime & Safety

Scope: The agency that patrols the campus address. Figures cover that agency's whole service area, not this neighborhood.

Houston Police Department

Violent
7.2
Serious property
32.9
Total
40.1

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-07 to 2026-06 (12 months). Across 61 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.7.

Block-level: incident counts aggregated to this address’s HPD police beat. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 13 census tracts touching this area. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

100%

Tracts with fiber service

5,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

11

Home internet providers

Providers at the campus census tract
ProviderTechnologyMax download
AT&TFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
XfinityFiber to the Premises2,000 Mbps
XfinityCoaxial Cable2,000 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless1,000 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of AmericaUnlicensed Fixed Wireless300 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
T-MobileLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps
AT&TCopper100 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

Drive times

Typical drive to Houston's job centers and airports

Scope: Averaged across 15 homes for sale in the River Oaks Elementary zone; traffic-aware, from our own routing engine.

12min

Downtown Houston

9min

The Galleria

31min

Bush / IAH Airport

16min

Texas Medical Center

31min

Hobby Airport

Good to know

River Oaks Elementary: common questions

What is River Oaks Elementary's TEA rating?
River Oaks Elementary received a A (94 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a A in 2024.
What homes for sale are zoned to River Oaks Elementary?
47 homes for sale sit inside the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone published for Houston ISD, from our MLS feed. We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Houston ISD for the most current information.
What grades does River Oaks Elementary serve?
River Oaks Elementary serves grades listed by TEA and enrolls about 777 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact River Oaks Elementary?
The campus is at 2008 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019. Call (713) 942-1460. Website: www.houstonisd.org.

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Questions about River Oaks Elementary

About the school

  • How many students attend River Oaks Elementary?

    River Oaks Elementary enrolled 777 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. TEA reports about 19.4 students per teacher. River Oaks Elementary is part of Houston ISD. Enrollment changes each year, so ask the school for the current count. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • Which schools are near River Oaks Elementary?

    Campuses near River Oaks Elementary: Lamar High School (High, 0.6 miles), Lanier Middle School (Middle, 0.9 miles), Ella J Baker Montessori School (School, 1.3 miles), Memorial Elementary (Elementary, 1.6 miles), Poe Elementary (Elementary, 1.6 miles). Distance is measured in a straight line, not by drive time, and attendance is set by address. Source: TEA campus locations.

  • How experienced are the teachers at River Oaks Elementary?

    TEA reports that teachers at River Oaks Elementary have an average of 12.2 years of experience and an average salary of $70,585, in the 2024-25 report. Averages hide a lot of variety among individual teachers, so use them as context, not a verdict. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Homes for sale

  • How many homes are for sale near River Oaks Elementary and what do they cost?

    There are 47 homes inside the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone for sale right now, with a median list price of $1,795,000 and a median of $494 per square foot. The median listing age is 123 days, and 4 have had a price cut. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near River Oaks Elementary are new or under contract?

    Right now the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone has 47 homes for sale, 0 listed recently and 22 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near River Oaks Elementary listed in?

    Homes for sale in the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone by list price: 4 under $250K, 6 $250K to $500K, 6 $500K to $1M, 31 $1M+. The mix shows where the choices are, and a price band with few homes can move quickly or sit depending on condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Which subdivisions near River Oaks Elementary have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone right now are River Oaks (8), Oak Estates (5), Renaissance At River Oaks (4), Avalon Place (4), Glendower Court (2), Huntingdon Condo (2). Counts change daily, and a subdivision name does not tell you which school a home is zoned to, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

Ratings

  • What is River Oaks Elementary's TEA accountability rating?

    River Oaks Elementary received a A (94 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 A, 2023 A, 2022 A. A rating summarizes a school's results under TEA's method for that year; it is one input among many, so visit and ask questions. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What are the STAAR results at River Oaks Elementary?

    On the STAAR tests at River Oaks Elementary, 94% of tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 80% reached Meets and 59% reached Masters, in TEA's 2024-25 report. STAAR is one measure taken on one set of days, so read it alongside the school's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Confirming a zone

  • How do I confirm a home is zoned to River Oaks Elementary before I make an offer?

    Attendance zones follow the address, not the neighborhood name, and they can change. To confirm which school a specific home is zoned to, look it up with our School Research tool on the Resources menu and ask Houston ISD to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near River Oaks Elementary are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near River Oaks Elementary have had a price cut?

    About 38% of the 47 homes for sale in the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 0% to 50%. A price cut can mean the first price was too high, the home needs work, or the seller needs a faster sale; it is a reason to ask, not a verdict. Source: our listing data.

  • How long do homes take to sell near River Oaks Elementary?

    For homes that sold in the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone, the monthly average time on the market ran from 45 to 289 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 47 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 178 days. About 38% of them have had a price cut. Pace depends heavily on price band and condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market near River Oaks Elementary?

    By months of supply, the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone is a seller's market right now: 3.6 months of supply, with 47 homes for sale against 80 sales in the last six months. Months of supply is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now listed at the recent pace of sales. The label describes the area as a whole; a particular price band or street can behave differently. Source: our listing data.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near River Oaks Elementary in a flood zone?

    Almost none of the homes for sale in the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded for each listing. A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Source: our listing data.

Home prices and sales

  • What is the median sale price of homes near River Oaks Elementary?

    Homes that sold in the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone over the last six months had a median sale price of $2,410,000. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more and half for less. The monthly median over the 12 months to August 2026 ran from $1,380,000 to $3,255,000. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near River Oaks Elementary?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone is $550. In August it was $455, against $388 in the same month a year before. Price per square foot compares homes of different sizes, but age, lot, condition and finish can move it a lot. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes have sold near River Oaks Elementary in the past year?

    About 152 homes sold in the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone over the 12 months to August 2026, and 80 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 148 sold, so sales were 3% higher in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. Source: our listing data.

  • Are home prices going up or down near River Oaks Elementary?

    We compare each of the last 12 months with the same month a year earlier. Near River Oaks Elementary, the median sale price was higher in 7 of those months and lower in 5. Closed sales over the 12 months were 3% more than the 12 months before. Month-to-month medians are noisy, and this describes the past, not a forecast. Source: our listing data.

What is nearby

  • What shops, parks and services are near River Oaks Elementary?

    Within the area we map around River Oaks Elementary, our What's Nearby data lists 11 restaurants, 1 coffee shops, 12 parks, 1 pharmacies, 3 banks, 2 gas stations. Counts depend on how the places are tagged in public map data, so treat them as a guide and check what you need near a specific address.

Internet service

  • What internet service is available near River Oaks Elementary?

    Around River Oaks Elementary, 11 internet providers are listed in the federal broadband data for the census tracts in the area, with a fastest advertised download speed of 5,000 megabits per second. Fiber service is listed in all of those tracts. Availability is decided address by address, so check a specific home with the provider before you rely on a speed. Source: FCC broadband data.

What homes are like

  • Are there new construction homes for sale near River Oaks Elementary?

    Of the 47 homes for sale in the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone, 5 are new construction and 42 are pre-owned. New construction is flagged on the listing, and a home still being built may not be finished for months. Source: our listing data.

  • What size and age are the homes for sale near River Oaks Elementary?

    Among homes for sale in the River Oaks Elementary attendance zone: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 1,156 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 68 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 1,241 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 34 years ago; in the $500k to $1m band the typical home is about 2,492 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, built about 30 years ago; in the $1m+ band the typical home is about 4,862 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, built about 22 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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