Riverside Elementary

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Riverside Elementary ranks 262 nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverside Elementary is a public elementary school located in Little River, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 691 students. The school is part of the Horry 01 School District, which is ranked 9th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools like Carolina Forest Elementary and Kingston Elementary. However, the school also has a significantly higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.04% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than schools like River Oaks Elementary and Ocean Drive Elementary.

Academically, Riverside Elementary's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, in contrast to nearby schools like Ocean Bay Elementary, which has consistently ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in the state. However, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support for specific populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1287 Highway 57 South
Little River, SC 29566

(843) 399-8800

District: Horry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
262^nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,476

Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	North Myrtle Beach Middle
High:	North Myrtle Beach High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 691

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

African American:

32.0%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside Elementary ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 20^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Riverside Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary is $12,476, which is the 13^th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Elementary 262^nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Riverside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2017	63.73	214^th	639	66.5%
2018	58.71	248^th	624	60.3%
2019	69.11	188^th	643	70.8%
2021	66.29	195^th	622	68.6%
2022	67.26	195^th	625	68.8%
2023	52.81	296^th	644	54.0%
2024	58.21	262^nd	638	58.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	66.67	186^th	588	68.4%
2019	76.90	99^th	600	83.5%
2021	62.70	202^nd	580	65.2%
2022	72.67	139^th	600	76.8%
2023	59.68	229^th	608	62.3%
2024	66.15	188^th	599	68.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	52.47	274^th	570	51.9%
2019	61.36	223^rd	588	62.1%
2021	65.82	179^th	554	67.7%
2022	65.48	190^th	573	66.8%
2023	45.91	317^th	580	45.3%
2024	50.49	284^th	565	49.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	45.59	80^th	161	50.3%
2019	60.90	57^th	189	69.8%
2022	66.63	43^rd	151	71.5%
2023	20.65	152^nd	174	12.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	61.14	223^rd	571	60.9%
2019	72.20	154^th	590	73.9%
2021	61.26	202^nd	561	64.0%
2022	65.47	198^th	579	65.8%
2023	54.79	254^th	582	56.4%
2024	61.33	215^th	568	62.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	57.15	151^st	412	63.3%
2019	67.98	108^th	421	74.3%
2021	50.21	157^th	350	55.1%
2022	58.48	137^th	393	65.1%
2023	34.18	272^nd	394	31.0%
2024	59.61	121^st	369	67.2%

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Rank History for White students at Riverside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	64.63	162^nd	457	64.6%
2019	74.04	112^th	472	76.3%
2021	66.77	131^st	439	70.2%
2022	70.32	122^nd	455	73.2%
2023	51.37	242^nd	463	47.7%
2024	47.57	247^th	441	44.0%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	353	241	6	45	3	0	35	683
2016	381	241	8	46	1	0	39	716
2017	341	222	4	43	1	0	44	655
2018	330	226	9	42	1	0	59	667
2019	317	223	9	42	2	0	50	643
2020	312	206	9	58	4	2	46	637
2021	295	196	7	56	2	2	53	611
2022	338	198	4	55	2	0	52	649
2023	324	221	8	64	3	0	71	691

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	683	41.0	16.6	65.6
2016	716	44.0	16.2	71.8
2017	655	43.0	15.2	100
2018	667	41.0	16.2	100
2019	643	42.0	15.3	67
2020	637	44.0	14.4	66.6
2021	611	41.0	14.9	52.2
2022	649	45.0	14.4	36.5
2023	691	46.9	14.7	81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	683	41.0	16.6	65.6
2016	716	44.0	16.2	71.8
2017	655	43.0	15.2	100
2018	667	41.0	16.2	100
2019	643	42.0	15.3	67
2020	637	44.0	14.4	66.6
2021	611	41.0	14.9	52.2
2022	649	45.0	14.4	36.5
2023	691	46.9	14.7	81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,479 (13.6%)	$366 (3.4%)	$1,845 (16.9%)	$7,936 (72.9%)	$1,107 (10.2%)	$9,044 (83.1%)	$10,889
2020	$1,383 (12.6%)	$330 (3.0%)	$1,713 (15.6%)	$8,233 (75.1%)	$1,017 (9.3%)	$9,250 (84.4%)	$10,963
2021	$1,411 (12.9%)	$280 (2.6%)	$1,691 (15.4%)	$8,325 (75.9%)	$956 (8.7%)	$9,281 (84.6%)	$10,972
2022	$1,666 (14.1%)	$796 (6.7%)	$2,461 (20.9%)	$8,287 (70.2%)	$1,055 (8.9%)	$9,342 (79.1%)	$11,803
2023	$1,672 (13.4%)	$467 (3.7%)	$2,139 (17.1%)	$9,301 (74.6%)	$1,036 (8.3%)	$10,337 (82.9%)	$12,476

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 188^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 296^th of 644 Elementary schools	16.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)	50.9	50.4	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)	57.7	60.7	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)	68	43.4	24.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)	69.3	62.1	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary)	57.3	33.3	24%
4th Grade Science (Horry 01)	63	53	10%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)	50	60	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)	58.2	62	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)	58.3	37.8	20.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)	61.9	53.3	8.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)	42.5	63.3	20.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)	44.7	60.5	15.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)	64.2	56.4	7.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)	56.7	51.1	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	643	691	7.5%
African American	223	221	0.9%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	9	8	11.1%
Hispanic	42	64	52.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	317	324	2.2%
Two or More Races	50	71	42%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67%	81%	14%

Schools Near Riverside Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1287 Highway 57 South	Little River	29566	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 399-8800	691	47	14.7	81.0%	324 (46.9%)	221 (32.0%)	64 (9.3%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (10.3%)	58.2	262^nd of 638 public elementary schools	58.9%		52.8	296^th of 644 public elementary schools	54.0%	34	60.0	52.7	63.3	59.1	40.9	49.5	$12,476	$1,672	$467	$2,139	$9,301	$1,036	$10,337
Waterway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Sandridge Road	Little River	29566	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 399-2204	810	50	16.2	73.7%	427 (52.7%)	149 (18.4%)	124 (15.3%)	10 (1.2%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (11.7%)	74.8	152^nd of 638 public elementary schools	76.2%		73.3	165^th of 644 public elementary schools	74.4%	13	62.4	66.4	67.7	66.6	62.1	49.6	$11,969	$1,572	$447	$2,018	$8,891	$1,060	$9,951
Ocean Drive Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 11th Avenue North	North Myrtle Beach	29582	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 663-0195	827	52	15.9	65.7%	565 (68.3%)	51 (6.2%)	146 (17.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.5%)	77.9	139^th of 638 public elementary schools	78.2%		81.4	105^th of 644 public elementary schools	83.7%	34	64.7	67.9	62.5	73.5	67.2	50.9	$11,137	$1,178	$403	$1,581	$8,487	$1,069	$9,556
Ocean Bay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	950 International Drive	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 903-8400	1,054	67	15.7	47.5%	770 (73.1%)	71 (6.7%)	104 (9.9%)	33 (3.1%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (6.4%)	90.1	50^th of 638 public elementary schools	92.2%		92.1	38^th of 644 public elementary schools	94.1%	12	73.3	79.5	78.6	73.9	68.8	68.7	$10,616	$792	$356	$1,148	$8,505	$964	$9,469
Daisy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 Red Bluff Road	Loris	29569	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 756-5136	645	43	15.0	100.0%	283 (43.9%)	216 (33.5%)	82 (12.7%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.0%)	50.1	315^th of 638 public elementary schools	50.6%		45.2	346^th of 644 public elementary schools	46.3%	31	62.8	54.4	41.1	72.1	46.6	30.5	$13,946	$1,926	$613	$2,539	$10,212	$1,195	$11,407
Kingston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4580 Highway 472	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 365-3777	442	33	13.3	83.7%	300 (67.9%)	53 (12.0%)	54 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.9%)	85.8	79^th of 638 public elementary schools	87.6%		78.9	123^rd of 644 public elementary schools	80.9%	44	67.2	76.1	68.0	73.5	77.4	59.7	$14,040	$1,471	$542	$2,013	$10,614	$1,412	$12,027
River Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Augusta Plantation Drive	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 903-6300	1,314	79	16.6	60.7%	785 (59.7%)	128 (9.7%)	287 (21.8%)	13 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	97 (7.4%)	82.3	101^st of 638 public elementary schools	84.2%		75.2	153^rd of 644 public elementary schools	76.2%	52	72.8	68.5	70.4	73.3	63.0	56.2	$10,607	$1,121	$441	$1,562	$8,093	$952	$9,045
Myrtle Beach Elementary	Public	3-5	950 Seahawk Way	Myrtle Beach	29577	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 626-5831	1,042	65	16.0	100.0%	407 (39.1%)	244 (23.4%)	317 (30.4%)	15 (1.4%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.8%)	31.7	434^th of 638 public elementary schools	32.0%		28	460^th of 644 public elementary schools	28.6%	26	42.9	44.9	43.6	46.7	38.1	34.2
Myrtle Beach Early Childhood	Public	PK-K	612 29th Avenue North	Myrtle Beach	29577	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 448-1658	516	31	16.6	100.0%	148 (28.7%)	107 (20.7%)	187 (36.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (14.0%)								(n/a)
Myrtle Beach Primary	Public	1-2	620 29th Avenue North	Myrtle Beach	29577	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 448-1774	675	45	15.0	100.0%	240 (35.6%)	139 (20.6%)	229 (33.9%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (7.7%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary

Is Riverside Elementary a good school?

Riverside Elementary ranks 262^nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Riverside Elementary in?

Horry 01

What is the racial makeup of Riverside Elementary?

Students at Riverside Elementary are 47% White, 32% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Riverside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Myrtle Beach Middle
High : North Myrtle Beach High

How many students attend Riverside Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 691 students attended Riverside Elementary.

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