Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverview Elementary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#307 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
14%
31%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #307 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Riverview Elementary School often compared to?
Riverview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Mill Elementary School, Gold Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
560 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Riverview Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverview Elementary School offer ?
Riverview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverview Elementary School part of?
Riverview Elementary School is part of York 04 School District.
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