- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Hill, SC
Richmond Drive Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Drive Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450387001139
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Drive Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Drive Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Drive Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Richmond Drive Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 450387001139 · Rock Hill, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
Richmond Drive Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Richmond Drive Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Hill High
Rock Hill High
1,980 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
1,822 students
- South Pointe H
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- Dutchman Creek
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- W. C. Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- This school 467
Richmond Drive Elementary
467 students
What this shows Richmond Drive Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Drive Elementary compares
Richmond Drive Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
White 11.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Richmond Drive Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 03 reports $14,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond Drive Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Drive Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Rock Hill
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
York Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,672 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Riverwalk Academy
Standard public school
755 students 12:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Old Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mount Holly Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
487 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Drive Elementary
How many students attend Richmond Drive Elementary?
Richmond Drive Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Drive Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Drive Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 12% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Drive Elementary?
100.0% of students at Richmond Drive Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Drive Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Drive Elementary is African American at 49.5% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Drive Elementary?
Richmond Drive Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richmond Drive Elementary rank among schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Drive Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in Rock Hill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides Richmond Drive Elementary, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.