RIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
River Springs Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Lexington 05 school district, located in Irmo, SC with about 559 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, River Springs Elementary 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.
River Springs Elementary School, located on Connie Wright Road in Irmo, South Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Lexington-Richland School District Five. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. By emphasizing both foundational literacy and numeracy alongside social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its student body for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community pride.
As part of the broader Irmo educational landscape, River Springs benefits from the resources and rigorous curriculum standards established by District Five. The school community is characterized by active parental involvement and a dedication to diverse instructional practices that meet the needs of a wide range of learners. With a focus on preparing well-rounded students, the school maintains a balance between traditional classroom instruction and modern educational initiatives, ensuring that children are equipped with the skills necessary to excel as they transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact River Springs Elementary at (803) 476-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
RIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Irmo, SC with about 559 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington 05
- Total Students:
- 559
- Teachers:
- 40.6
- 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:
- Not 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 559 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.2%
- Black or African American
- 18.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.