At a glance
Reported students
467
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
495
Richmond Drive Elementary: 467 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Richmond Drive Elementary
Richmond Drive Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Rock Hill. It is one of 25 current school records connected to York 03. NCES reports 467 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (49.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.8%). English learners represent 14.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richmond Drive Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.71
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.3%
- Hispanic30.8%
- Black49.5%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in York 03
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mount Gallant Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
469 reported students
Ebinport Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Northside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
462 reported students
Lesslie Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montessori Inquiry
Elementary · Grades PK–05
453 reported students
Oakdale Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
487 reported students
Public schools near Richmond Drive Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion Elementary · York 03 | KG–05 | 806 | 1.2 mi |
| Ebinport Elementary Elementary · York 03 | PK–05 | 464 | 1.2 mi |
| Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montessori Inquiry Elementary · York 03 | PK–05 | 453 | 1.4 mi |
| Northside Elementary Elementary · York 03 | PK–05 | 462 | 1.6 mi |
| The Palmetto School Elementary · Charter · York 03 | PK–08 | 63 | 2.1 mi |
| Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies Elementary · York 03 | PK–05 | 431 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Drive Elementary
What grades does Richmond Drive Elementary serve?
Richmond Drive Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in York 03.
How many students attend Richmond Drive Elementary?
Richmond Drive Elementary reported 467 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 368 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richmond Drive Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 467 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richmond Drive Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richmond Drive Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on York 03 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Richmond Drive Elementary in?
Richmond Drive Elementary is part of York 03, based in Rock Hill, SC, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richmond Drive Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion (1.2 mi), Ebinport Elementary (1.2 mi), Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montessori Inquiry (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.