Riverside Elementary

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:
262nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,476 Help


Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  691

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
African American:
32.0%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 20th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), African American (32%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 14.7, which is the 15th best among 26 elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary is $12,476, which is the 13th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Elementary:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
White students:


Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.73 214th 639 66.5%
2018 58.71 248th 624 60.3%
2019 69.11 188th 643 70.8%
2021 66.29 195th 622 68.6%
2022 67.26 195th 625 68.8%
2023 52.81 296th 644 54.0%
2024 58.21 262nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.67 186th 588 68.4%
2019 76.90 99th 600 83.5%
2021 62.70 202nd 580 65.2%
2022 72.67 139th 600 76.8%
2023 59.68 229th 608 62.3%
2024 66.15 188th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.47 274th 570 51.9%
2019 61.36 223rd 588 62.1%
2021 65.82 179th 554 67.7%
2022 65.48 190th 573 66.8%
2023 45.91 317th 580 45.3%
2024 50.49 284th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.59 80th 161 50.3%
2019 60.90 57th 189 69.8%
2022 66.63 43rd 151 71.5%
2023 20.65 152nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.14 223rd 571 60.9%
2019 72.20 154th 590 73.9%
2021 61.26 202nd 561 64.0%
2022 65.47 198th 579 65.8%
2023 54.79 254th 582 56.4%
2024 61.33 215th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.15 151st 412 63.3%
2019 67.98 108th 421 74.3%
2021 50.21 157th 350 55.1%
2022 58.48 137th 393 65.1%
2023 34.18 272nd 394 31.0%
2024 59.61 121st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.63 162nd 457 64.6%
2019 74.04 112th 472 76.3%
2021 66.77 131st 439 70.2%
2022 70.32 122nd 455 73.2%
2023 51.37 242nd 463 47.7%
2024 47.57 247th 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.

Riverside Elementary Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
2015 353 241 6 45 3 0 35 0 683
2016 381 241 8 46 1 0 39 0 716
2017 341 222 4 43 1 0 44 0 655
2018 330 226 9 42 1 0 59 0 667
2019 317 223 9 42 2 0 50 0 643
2020 312 206 9 58 4 2 46 0 637
2021 295 196 7 56 2 2 53 0 611
2022 338 198 4 55 2 0 52 0 649
2023 324 221 8 64 3 0 71 0 691

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 188th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 296th 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)50.950.4
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)57.760.7
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)6843.4
 24.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)69.362.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary)57.333.3
 24%
   4th Grade Science (Horry 01)6353
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)5060
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)58.262
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)58.337.8
 20.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)61.953.3
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)42.563.3
 20.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)44.760.5
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)64.256.4
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)56.751.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students643691
 7.5%
African American223221
 0.9%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic4264
 52.4%
Pacific Islander00
White317324
 2.2%
Two or More Races5071
 42%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67%81%
 14%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary

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

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

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

Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually go on to attend:

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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