- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little River, SC
Riverside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450249001644
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Little River · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Little River, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Riverside Elementary held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.9 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 450249001644 · Little River, SC Other · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 15.2:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Riverside Elementary held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.9 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 697
Riverside Elementary
697 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary compares
Riverside 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▼ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,222
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
African American 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Riverside Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Little River
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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has 697 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little River, SC. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Elementary?
73.2% of students at Riverside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Little River, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Riverside Elementary rank among public schools in Little River?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Little River, 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 Horry 01?
Besides Riverside Elementary, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.