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.
Riverbank Elementary
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
160 Cougar Dr,
West Columbia, SC
Lexington County School District No. 2
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Niche Grade
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/23/2020
River bank is the best my son comes home smarter every day he makes friends and he loves it more than ever he has been there since 1st grade this school is great even during covid he is still safe
GreatSchools Reviews
8/15/2025
So far 2 weeks in and the front office staff is the most unorganized group I have seen from any school.The register takes it upon herself to try and dictate legal documents with no law degree.They can't even get bus routes or teacher names to parents they have yet to connect any part of his family w...
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...
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...
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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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$163K - $819K
Homes For Sale
184
Average Home Value
$257,457
Median Lot Size
14,374 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Average Household Income
$65,982
% of College Grads
35.3%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,712 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,685 - $2,540 per month
- Langley Pointe
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 937+ Sq Ft
- 50 Langley Dr
- West Columbia, SC
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Guignard Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
West Columbia Interactive Art Park
- Trails
W. Wilson Howard Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Concessions
- Parking Lot
B Avenue Ball Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Multi-Purpose Field
Carraway Park at the Riverwalk
- Playground
- Parking Lot
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Amphitheater
Riverbank Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in West Columbia, SC, in the West Columbia neighborhood, and is served by the Lexington County School District No. 2 in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,027 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Riverbank Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $257,457. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brookland-Cayce High School, Airport High School, River Bluff High School, and more. Learn more about what West Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverbank Elementary.