How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bluffton Elementary | River Ridge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bluffton, SC | Bluffton, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 709 | 1,134 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.1% | 18.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bluffton Elementary | River Ridge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,414 | $22,414 |
| District | Beaufort 01 | Beaufort 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bluffton Elementary | River Ridge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.1% | 57.8% |
| African American | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.7% | 26.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bluffton Elementary | River Ridge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 354.5:1 | 283.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.8% | 8.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 59 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.