- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Hill, SC
Riverwalk Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riverwalk Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390101645Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverwalk Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverwalk Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwalk Academy ranks #13 of 14 schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Riverwalk Academy grew from 628 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 450390101645 · Rock Hill, SC Other · MID · CHARTER
755 enr · 12:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Riverwalk Academy grew from 628 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Riverwalk Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Preparato
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- Bridges Prepar
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- This school
Riverwalk Academy
755 students
What this shows Riverwalk Academy reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverwalk Academy compares
Riverwalk Academy is a growing 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 92% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 755 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Riverwalk Academy is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverwalk Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverwalk Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Rock Hill
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
York Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,672 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Old Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mount Holly Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
487 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Richmond Drive Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 12.6:1 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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverwalk Academy
How many students attend Riverwalk Academy?
Riverwalk Academy has 755 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverwalk Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverwalk Academy is 12:1, which is 16% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% 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 Riverwalk Academy?
6.2% of students at Riverwalk Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverwalk Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riverwalk Academy is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverwalk Academy?
Riverwalk Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Riverwalk Academy rank among schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwalk Academy ranks #13 of 14 schools in Rock Hill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Riverwalk Academy, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.