Enrollment
770
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moore, SC
River Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450360000253
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Ridge Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Moore · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
River Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Moore, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450360000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Ridge Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Ridge Elementary
River Ridge Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Moore, South Carolina, enrolling 770 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 770 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Spartanburg 05 spends $11,544 per pupil, 21% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moore's public schools, it stands alongside Anderson Mill Elementary (629 students): River Ridge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 13.7:1).
Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students) and Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students) alongside River Ridge Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Ridge Elementary compares
River Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, River Ridge Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 05, which includes River Ridge Elementary.
$11,544
Per student
-21%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 41.9%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How River Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Shoals Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abner Creek Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Byrnes Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Chapel Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Moore
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Ridge Elementary
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary?
River Ridge Elementary has 770 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moore, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 River Ridge Elementary?
54.8% of students at River Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at River Ridge Elementary is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Moore, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge Elementary?
River Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Moore?
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Moore, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moore on the city page.
Is River Ridge Elementary a good school?
River Ridge Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 05?
Besides River Ridge Elementary, Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students), Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students), and Abner Creek Academy (807 students). See the Spartanburg 05 district page for the complete list.
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