- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pendleton, SC
Riverside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450087001326
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pendleton, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450087001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Riverside Middle held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450087001326 · Pendleton, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.2:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton High (924 students)
Riverside Middle held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Riverside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton High
Pendleton High
924 students
- Pendleton Elem
Pendleton Elementary
547 students
- Mt. Lebanon El
Mt. Lebanon Elementary
459 students
- This school
Riverside Middle
453 students
- La France Elem
La France Elementary
450 students
- Townville Elem 243
Townville Elementary
243 students
What this shows Riverside Middle reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Middle compares
Riverside Middle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 23% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,724
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Riverside Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 04 reports $14,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Lebanon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La France Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle
How many students attend Riverside Middle?
Riverside Middle has 453 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pendleton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Riverside Middle?
57.3% of students at Riverside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Middle is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Pendleton, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Middle?
Riverside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pendleton, 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 Anderson 04?
Besides Riverside Middle, Anderson 04 also operates Pendleton High (924 students), Pendleton Elementary (547 students), and Mt. Lebanon Elementary (459 students). See the Anderson 04 district page for the complete list.