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Riverside Elementary

1287 Highway 57 South, Little River, SC 29566, United States

+1 (843) 399-8800

5.5

Overall Rating

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Riverside Elementary Overview

About This School

Riverside Elementary is a public elementary in Little River, South Carolina, serving 697 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 56% in ELA and 53% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 47 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,026. Additionally, the school provides support through a ratio of 199 students per counselor. The student body at Riverside Elementary is 53% male and 47% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 45% White, 30% Black, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

697

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

47 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts56%

Mathematics53%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Horry County

Students per Counselor

199:1

Riverside Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

56%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 64%State Avg: 52%

53%

Mathematics

City Avg: 55%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

199

Students per Counselor

Riverside Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$73,026

City Avg: $73,026

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor199:1

Riverside Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

53.37%

Male

46.63%

Female

Total Enrollment: 697 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White44.91%

Hispanic12.34%

Asian0.86%

Black29.84%

Two or More Races11.05%

Native American0.57%

Riverside Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverside Elementary

Q: What is Riverside Elementary?

A: Riverside Elementary is a elementary public located in Little River.

Q: How many students attend Riverside Elementary?

A: Riverside Elementary has approximately 697 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Riverside Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Riverside Elementary - Little River, SC

Quick Facts about Riverside Elementary
School Name	Riverside Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	1287 Highway 57 South, Little River, SC 29566, Little River, SC
County	Horry County
Phone	+1 (843) 399-8800
Total Students	697
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	47
Rating	5.5/10
ELA Proficiency	56%
Math Proficiency	53%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary

What is Riverside Elementary?

Riverside Elementary is a elementary public located in Little River.

How many students attend Riverside Elementary?

Riverside Elementary has approximately 697 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 14:1.

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