Serving 1,027 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverbank Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverbank Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Riverbank Elementary School's student population of 1,027 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,027 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverbank Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverbank Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
41%
12%
Black
24%
32%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverbank Elementary School's ranking?
Riverbank Elementary School is ranked #656 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Riverbank Elementary School?
1,027 students attend Riverbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Riverbank Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbank Elementary School?
Riverbank Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverbank Elementary School offer ?
Riverbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverbank Elementary School part of?
Riverbank Elementary School is part of Lexington 02 School District.
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