- River Ridge Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Bluffton Elementary (184 vs. 65).
- River Ridge Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Bluffton Elementary (48 vs. 0).
- Bluffton Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than River Ridge Academy (316.5:1 vs. 269.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
River Ridge Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Bluffton Elementary (122 vs. 94).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
River Ridge Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Bluffton Elementary (184 vs. 65).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
River Ridge Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Bluffton Elementary (48 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Bluffton Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than River Ridge Academy (316.5:1 vs. 269.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Bluffton Elementary
$17,232.19
River Ridge Academy
$17,232.19
Local revenue share
Bluffton Elementary
59.1%
River Ridge Academy
59.1%
State revenue share
Bluffton Elementary
29%
River Ridge Academy
29%
Federal revenue share
Bluffton Elementary
11.9%
River Ridge Academy
11.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bluffton Elementary
21.1%
River Ridge Academy
21.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Beaufort County
$84,819
Beaufort County
$84,819
Poverty rate
Beaufort County
10.5%
Beaufort County
10.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Beaufort County
44.8%
Beaufort County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Beaufort County
3.8%
Beaufort County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.