Serving 778 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, River Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Ridge Elementary School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
17%
31%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
River Ridge Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are River Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
River Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reidville Elementary School, Abner Creek Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary School?
778 students attend River Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of River Ridge Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge Elementary School?
River Ridge 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 Ridge Elementary School offer ?
River Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Ridge Elementary School part of?
River Ridge Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 05 School District.
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