Excellent
#16 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 1% in state
River Trail Elementary
Elementary School · York 04 · Fort Mill, SC
A York 04 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1016 Fort Mill Parkway, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Trail Elementary score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Trail Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Mill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,323
Median home value
$416,100
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doby's Bridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Riverview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 650 | Compare → |
| Fort Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Kings Town ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 841 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
York 04
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Trail Elementary is listed in York 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Trail Elementary
River Trail Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Mill, SC, part of York 04, serving approximately 715 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Trail Elementary
What grades does River Trail Elementary serve?
River Trail Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend River Trail Elementary?
River Trail Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 715 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Trail Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Trail Elementary rank in SC?
River Trail Elementary ranks #16 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is River Trail Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
River Trail Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Trail Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Trail Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is River Trail Elementary a charter school?
No, River Trail Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Trail Elementary a Title I school?
No, River Trail Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Trail Elementary?
11.7% of students at River Trail Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 715
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (803) 835-7555
- Area population (ZIP 29715)
- 43,855
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29715; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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