- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Mill, SC
River Trail Elementary
Federal NCES profile for River Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390001734
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Trail Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Fort Mill · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
River Trail Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Trail Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Fort Mill, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390001734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
River Trail Elementary held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 450390001734 · Fort Mill, SC Other · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 13:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
River Trail Elementary held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
River Trail Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Mill High
Fort Mill High
2,115 students
- Nation Ford Hi
Nation Ford High
1,921 students
- Catawba Ridge
Catawba Ridge High School
1,704 students
- Pleasant Knoll
Pleasant Knoll Middle
916 students
- Gold Hill Midd
Gold Hill Middle
877 students
- This school 704
River Trail Elementary
704 students
What this shows River Trail Elementary reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Trail Elementary compares
River Trail 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 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 84% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,290
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, River Trail Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 04 reports $12,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Trail Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nation Ford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Trail Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Fort Mill
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kings Town Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 13:1 students per teacher
Sugar Creek Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Fort Mill Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 12.9:1 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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Trail Elementary
How many students attend River Trail Elementary?
River Trail Elementary has 704 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Mill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Trail Elementary is 13:1, which is 9% 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 Trail Elementary?
11.8% of students at River Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at River Trail Elementary is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Fort Mill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Trail Elementary?
River Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Trail Elementary rank among schools in Fort Mill?
By Resource Investment Index, River Trail Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Fort Mill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Mill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 04?
Besides River Trail Elementary, York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students), Nation Ford High (1,921 students), and Catawba Ridge High School (1,704 students). See the York 04 district page for the complete list.