Riverbank Elementary

Riverbank Elementary

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
160 Cougar Dr,  West Columbia, SC
Lexington County School District No. 2
3.0
3.5
1,027 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Riverbank Elementary is a public school located in the north corner of the West Columbia neighborhood. The school shares a street with Northside Middle School and W. Wilson Howard Park. Riverbank Elementary’s mission is to help all students develop world-class skills and career characteristics by creating a learning community that is safe, caring, and academically challenging. The school is one of the top-rated performers in proficiency in math and reading skills in the Lexington School District 2. Riverbank Elementary also utilizes technology, such as Samsung tablets, for students and implements community involvement as part of the curriculum.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
Student Progress
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
518:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
43.1%
White
26.3%
Black
22.1%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 Parent
5/24/2022
Riverbank Administration all the way down to the teachers do not care about the mental or emotional success of African American children.
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3.5 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/17/2025
The school implements a deeply problematic 1-4 grading system instead of the traditional A-F scale. This restrictive approach prevents students from achieving a score of 4 until the end of the year, creating substantial confusion about student comprehension throughout the academic term. Far more ala...
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1.0 parent
5/3/2023
Too many discipline problems in the school and my children did not feel valued. The school is too large for an elementary school. As a parent I did not get feedback from teachers on how my child was doing until report cards were sent home. Both of my children are honor roll students but I would stil...
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4.0 parent
4/28/2023
First year has been great for my children. I would recommend that when a teacher goes out on leave to have a replacement teacher. It did have an academic effect on my child.
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5.0 parent
4/28/2023
My children enjoy going to school at Riverbank. Teachers and staff are kind, welcoming and have created meaningful connections with students which has enhanced their learning!
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