Riverside Elementary

1287 Highway 57 South
Little River, SC 29566

691 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School, located at 1287 Highway 57 South in Little River, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Horry County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By providing a structured curriculum and engaging extracurricular opportunities, Riverside Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community pride.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is deeply integrated into the Little River area, working closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure a holistic educational experience. The faculty and staff prioritize the well-being of their students, utilizing modern instructional strategies and a collaborative approach to meet the varying needs of each child. Through its dedication to excellence and its focus on creating a welcoming campus culture, Riverside Elementary continues to play a vital role in shaping the development of the youth in the Little River community.

691

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	64
Black	221
Asian	8
Two or More	71
American Indian	3

White
324 (46.9 %)
Black
221 (32.0 %)
Two or More
71 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
64 (9.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horry 01
Phone:	(843)399-8800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 122