Enrollment
416
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Springs Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Springs Elementary
River Springs Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Irmo, South Carolina, enrolling 416 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, River Springs Elementary is leaner than roughly 91% of South Carolina schools and 29% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.7% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 416 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Irmo's public schools, it stands alongside H. E. Corley Elementary (557 students): River Springs Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.1:1 vs 9.3:1).
Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students) and Chapin High (1,617 students) alongside River Springs 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 Springs Elementary compares
River Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,775
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 05, which includes River Springs Elementary.
$14,775
Per student
+1%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 50.2%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~416 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is River Springs Elementary a good school?
River Springs Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools. 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 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.
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