Enrollment
755
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverwalk Academy compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverwalk Academy
Riverwalk Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling 755 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.2% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 755 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sc Public Charter School District spends $22,523 per pupil, 55% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Rock Hill's public schools, it stands alongside York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students): Riverwalk Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 14.8:1).
Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students) and Legacy Early College (1,592 students) alongside Riverwalk Academy.
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 Riverwalk Academy compares
Riverwalk Academy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,523
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sc Public Charter School District, which includes Riverwalk Academy.
$22,523
Per student
+55%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Riverwalk Academy a good school?
Riverwalk Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 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.
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