RIVERVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL
Riverview Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, located in Beaufort, SC with about 646 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Riverview Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Riverview Charter School, located at 81 Savannah Highway in Beaufort, South Carolina, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded with a commitment to a holistic, project-based approach to education, the school emphasizes a challenging academic curriculum integrated with environmental stewardship and community engagement. By utilizing a "Place-Based Education" model, Riverview encourages students to connect their learning to the local Lowcountry ecosystem and history, fostering a deep sense of responsibility toward their immediate surroundings.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which places a heavy emphasis on character development and the social-emotional well-being of its students. With a mission to create a "community of learners," Riverview actively involves parents and families in the educational process, creating a close-knit environment. By blending rigorous academic standards with hands-on, experiential learning, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are prepared not only for high school but also to become active, informed citizens in their broader community.
For more information, contact Riverview Charter School at (843) 379-0133 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
RIVERVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Beaufort, SC with about 646 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Beaufort 01 - District:
- Beaufort 01
- Total Students:
- 646
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 646 students
- White
- 55.4%
- Black or African American
- 24.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.