River Springs Elementary School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 677 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 32nd out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 115 Connie Wright Road, Irmo, SC 29063
- Principal or Admin: Melissa Cole
- Fax: (803) 732-8158
- Website: www.lex5.k12.sc.us
School District Details
- Lexington County School District 05
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,046
- Dropout Rate: 2.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.4
- Enrolled Students: 16,694
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 677
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 43.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 333 (49.2%)
- Females: 344 (50.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 29 (4.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 70 (10.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 99 (14.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Black | 128 | 18.9% |
| Asian | 24 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 3.0% |
| White | 503 | 74.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 2 | 0.3% |
| Kindergarten | 110 | 16.2% |
| 1st Grade | 99 | 14.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 115 | 17.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 109 | 16.1% |
| 4th Grade | 120 | 17.7% |
| 5th Grade | 122 | 18.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 39%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:61%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $43,837
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,172 | 22% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,321 | 78% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for River Springs Elementary School
- Reviewed by Student on December 27, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I JUST LOVED GOING TO THE SCHOOL FOR 6 YRS. SINCE K-5TH AND ALL MY TEACHERS I WOULD LOVE TO SAY HO AND I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
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