River Trail Elementary

Summary:

River Trail Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Fort Mill, South Carolina, serving 706 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the York 04 School District, which is ranked 1 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

River Trail Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 3rd-grade ELA proficiency was 75.8% compared to the state's 53.8%, and 5th-grade Math proficiency was 73.2% compared to the state's 45.8%. The school also ranks highly for both female and male students, as well as for its White student population, though its ranking for Gifted and Talented students suggests an area for potential improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, River Trail Elementary outperforms other schools in the York 04 district, such as Gold Hill Elementary, Pleasant Knoll Elementary, and Sugar Creek Elementary. However, when compared to schools outside the district, like Doby's Bridge Elementary and Orchard Park Elementary, the performance gap narrows, suggesting the York 04 district as a whole is high-performing.

Detail:

Public K-5

1016 Fort Mill Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715

(803) 835-7555

District: York 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Students who attend River Trail Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Banks Trail Middle
High:	Catawba Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 715

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.3%

Hispanic:

10.6%

African American:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Trail Elementary ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the York 04 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.63. (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 Racial makeup is: White (68.3%), Hispanic (10.6%), African American (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Trail Elementary is 13. 6 elementary schools in the York 04 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare River Trail Elementary employs 55 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Trail Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks River Trail Elementary 24^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See River Trail Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

York 04:

SchoolDigger ranks York 04 1^st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River Trail Elementary

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Rank History for all students at River Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	90.39	53^rd	622	91.5%
2022	91.44	47^th	625	92.5%
2023	90.51	54^th	644	91.6%
2024	94.63	24^th	638	96.2%

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Rank History for Female students at River Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	88.48	54^th	554	90.3%
2022	91.14	46^th	573	92.0%
2023	89.05	54^th	580	90.7%
2024	93.46	19^th	565	96.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at River Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.56	100^th	147	32.0%
2024	70.13	23^rd	82	72.0%

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Rank History for Male students at River Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	87.11	62^nd	561	88.9%
2022	89.05	53^rd	579	90.8%
2023	88.67	54^th	582	90.7%
2024	94.12	25^th	568	95.6%

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Rank History for White students at River Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	75.89	94^th	439	78.6%
2022	75.34	94^th	455	79.3%
2023	72.34	120^th	463	74.1%
2024	84.13	48^th	441	89.1%

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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 River Trail Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	400	59	31	54	1	36	581
2022	480	64	35	64	1	49	693
2023	479	62	39	73	1	52	706
2024	488	57	45	76	3	46	715

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 River Trail Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	581	43.0	13.5	7.4
2022	693	53.0	13.0	8.5
2023	706	54.0	13.0	13.6
2024	715	55.0	13.0	11.7

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 River Trail Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	581	43.0	13.5	7.4
2022	693	53.0	13.0	8.5
2023	706	54.0	13.0	13.6
2024	715	55.0	13.0	11.7

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.

Schools Near River Trail 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
River Trail Elementary	Public	K-5	1016 Fort Mill Parkway	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 835-7555	715	55	13.0	11.7%	488 (68.3%)	57 (8.0%)	76 (10.6%)	45 (6.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.4%)	94.6	24^th of 638 public elementary schools	96.2%		90.5	54^th of 644 public elementary schools	91.6%	30	75.8	85.0	81.6	84.2	78.0	73.2
Doby's Bridge Elementary	Public	K-5	1000 Dragon Way	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 835-5200	783	55	14.2	10.3%	527 (67.3%)	32 (4.1%)	66 (8.4%)	97 (12.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.5%)	95.6	17^th of 638 public elementary schools	97.3%		94.4	27^th of 644 public elementary schools	95.8%	10	76.8	87.1	88.2	79.6	80.6	78.6	$11,684	$405	$644	$1,049	$9,469	$1,166	$10,635
Riverview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Spratt Street	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 548-4677	650	59	11.0	45.2%	369 (56.8%)	93 (14.3%)	81 (12.5%)	40 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (10.2%)	71	178^th of 638 public elementary schools	72.1%		70.5	183^rd of 644 public elementary schools	71.6%	5	67.0	63.0	65.4	70.1	45.1	53.6	$15,301	$1,613	$793	$2,406	$11,722	$1,173	$12,895
Fort Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	192 Springfield Parkway	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 547-7546	715	57	12.5	36.2%	401 (56.1%)	113 (15.8%)	92 (12.9%)	56 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.4%)	69.2	186^th of 638 public elementary schools	70.8%		80.8	110^th of 644 public elementary schools	82.9%	76	67.3	61.3	67.7	67.2	52.1	45.1	$11,886	$354	$554	$908	$9,901	$1,077	$10,979
Kings Town Elementary	Public	K-5	1774 Mason Bend Drive	Fort Mill	29708	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 396-3400	841	66	12.8	16.8%	552 (65.6%)	64 (7.6%)	73 (8.7%)	93 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.0%)	94	27^th of 638 public elementary schools	95.8%		93.4	34^th of 644 public elementary schools	94.7%	7	77.0	78.9	82.8	80.0	75.4	78.6
Orchard Park Elementary	Public	K-5	474 Third Baxter Street	Fort Mill	29708	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 548-8170	599	50	11.9	12.7%	461 (77.0%)	27 (4.5%)	54 (9.0%)	22 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.7%)	87.8	70^th of 638 public elementary schools	89.0%		93.8	30^th of 644 public elementary schools	95.3%	40	70.7	74.1	78.9	73.6	61.7	75.7	$11,652	$1,338	$525	$1,863	$8,666	$1,124	$9,790
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion	Public	K-5	1835 Eden Terrace	Rock Hill	29730	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 985-2255	815	49	16.8	31.2%	403 (49.4%)	169 (20.7%)	183 (22.5%)	9 (1.1%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.4%)	90.2	49^th of 638 public elementary schools	92.3%		87.4	80^th of 644 public elementary schools	87.6%	31	77.6	82.0	79.3	70.9	70.3	65.3
India Hook Elementary	Public	K-5	2068 Yukon Drive	Rock Hill	29732	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 985-1600	544	37	14.7	67.6%	266 (48.9%)	141 (25.9%)	69 (12.7%)	14 (2.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.0%)	64.6	216^th of 638 public elementary schools	66.1%		62.4	232^nd of 644 public elementary schools	64.0%	16	53.0	69.2	70.0	54.1	60.2	40.9	$12,138	$710	$1,084	$1,793	$9,187	$1,157	$10,344
Gold Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	1000 Dave Gibson Boulevard	Tega Cay	29708	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 548-8250	847	62	13.6	18.9%	319 (37.7%)	86 (10.2%)	99 (11.7%)	271 (32.0%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (7.8%)	95.6	16^th of 638 public elementary schools	97.5%		92.9	36^th of 644 public elementary schools	94.4%	20	83.0	87.7	80.9	80.0	80.3	76.8	$10,295	$588	$604	$1,192	$8,123	$980	$9,103
Pleasant Knoll Elementary	Public	K-5	2346 Pleasant Road	Fort Mill	29708	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 835-0090	778	63	12.3	14.9%	406 (52.2%)	60 (7.7%)	80 (10.3%)	173 (22.2%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (6.7%)	94.4	25^th of 638 public elementary schools	96.1%		95	22^nd of 644 public elementary schools	96.6%	3	79.3	82.4	80.0	78.5	81.9	73.1	$11,706	$644	$682	$1,325	$9,361	$1,020	$10,381

Frequently Asked Questions about River Trail Elementary

What schools do graduates of River Trail Elementary attend?

Students who attend River Trail Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Banks Trail Middle
High : Catawba Ridge High School

What is the racial makeup of River Trail Elementary?

Students at River Trail Elementary are 68% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

How many students attend River Trail Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 715 students attended River Trail Elementary.

Is River Trail Elementary a good school?

Yes! River Trail Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 24^th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.

What district is River Trail Elementary in?

York 04

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