River Ridge Elementary

778 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

River Ridge Elementary School, located at 5960 Reidville Road in Moore, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Spartanburg School District 5 area. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment. It serves a growing suburban population and places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the well-regarded District 5 school system.

Beyond its academic curriculum, River Ridge Elementary is recognized for its active school culture and modern facilities designed to accommodate the needs of its diverse student body. The school frequently engages parents and the local community through various events and organizations, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between home and school. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and social-emotional growth, the school strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

778

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	89
Black	135
Asian	9
Two or More	60

White
485 (62.3 %)
Black
135 (17.4 %)
Hispanic
89 (11.4 %)
Two or More
60 (7.7 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)

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:	Spartanburg 05
Phone:	(864)949-7620
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 46

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 156