River Trail Elementary School

1016 Fort Mill Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in SC
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

River Trail Elementary School's student population of 693 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

River Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Trail Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#147 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
70%
41%
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73%
52%
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Trail Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Trail Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
70%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in River Trail Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Trail Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of River Trail Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Trail Elementary School's ranking?
River Trail Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend River Trail Elementary School?
693 students attend River Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of River Trail Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Trail Elementary School?
River Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Trail Elementary School offer ?
River Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Trail Elementary School part of?
River Trail Elementary School is part of York 04 School District.

School Reviews

5   9/29/2023
We truly adore this school. It''s amazing how well it runs between admins, teachers, PTO, and activities. All of it! We are so happy and grateful to be here.
- Posted by Parent - Momof2
5   9/26/2022
Best stuff ever!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Salma

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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