- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
River Ridge Elementary held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 450360000253 · Moore, SC Other · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 13.1:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students)
River Ridge Elementary held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
River Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James F. Byrne
James F. Byrnes High
2,391 students
- Berry Shoals I 902
Berry Shoals Intermediate
902 students
- Abner Creek Ac 807
Abner Creek Academy
807 students
- James Byrnes F 792
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
792 students
- Florence Chape 781
Florence Chapel Middle
781 students
- This school 770
River Ridge Elementary
770 students
What this shows River Ridge Elementary reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Ridge Elementary compares
River Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 05 reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~770 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.