B
Good
70/100

Riverside Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1287 Highway 57 South, Little River, SC 29566
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 59th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.85 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 46th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
673
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%59/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%46/100Students gain 0.85 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 46th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency48% (−1 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency63% (+16 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%77%reading +5 pts, math +11 pts78th percentile (list)
Black27%42%reading -2 pts, math +10 pts61st percentile (list)
Hispanic30%70%reading -6 pts, math +26 pts76th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%70%reading -3 pts, math +15 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income42%57%reading +6 pts, math +17 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1287 Highway 57 South
City Little River
ZIP Code 29566
District 4502490
NCES School ID 450249001644
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29566

Understanding the community around Riverside Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,960
Per Capita Income $39,762
Poverty Rate 7.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $244,200
Median Rent $1,202
Owner-Occupied 78.7%
Renter-Occupied 21.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Riverside Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.5%
Black 30.5%
Hispanic/Latino 10.6%
Two or More Races 11.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 673
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has 673 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary serve?
Riverside Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Riverside Elementary receive per student?
Riverside Elementary receives $14,530 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Riverside Elementary in 29566 ▼
Avg Home Value
$323,004
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,502
1-Year Change
+0.0%
% Renters
21.3%

Other Schools in 29566

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026