- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irmo, SC
River Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for River Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450282000248
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Springs Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Irmo · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
River Springs Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Irmo, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
River Springs Elementary shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 450282000248 · Irmo, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 10.1:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
River Springs Elementary shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
River Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutch Fork Hig
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- Chapin High
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- This school 416
River Springs Elementary
416 students
What this shows River Springs Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Springs Elementary compares
River Springs Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 52% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$14,799
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, River Springs Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Irmo
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
H. E. Corley Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Irmo Elementary
Standard public school
487 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Dutch Fork Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 8.8:1 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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Springs Elementary
How many students attend River Springs Elementary?
River Springs Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irmo, SC. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Springs Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 29% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 36% 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 Springs Elementary?
35.7% of students at River Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at River Springs Elementary is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Irmo, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Springs Elementary?
River Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Springs Elementary rank among schools in Irmo?
By Resource Investment Index, River Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Irmo, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irmo on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides River Springs Elementary, Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), Chapin High (1,617 students), and Irmo High (1,272 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.