Serving 715 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 715 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
River Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Trail Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
River Trail Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend River Trail Elementary School?
715 students attend River Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of River Trail Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Trail Elementary School?
River Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Trail Elementary School offer ?
River Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Trail Elementary School part of?
We truly adore this school. It''s amazing how well it runs between admins, teachers, PTO, and activities. All of it! We are so happy and grateful to be here.
- Posted by Parent - Momof2
59/26/2022
Best stuff ever!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Salma
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 715 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
