York Road Elementary

York Road Elementary is a low-enrollment primary school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, run under York 03. The school hosts 431 students in grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 24 schools in York 03 (16,034 students total), York Road Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, York Road Elementary shows that the largest single group is Black at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 30% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. That is considerably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 18%.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.7:1. That tracks the state average closely.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for York County put median household earnings sit near $89,095, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. York Road Elementary is one of 69 public schools in York County (combined enrollment of about 52,364 students).

Nearest neighbor: Northwestern High, around 0.6 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around York Road Elementary.

York Road Elementary operates from an urban location.

Looking at the recent track record. York Road Elementary's enrollment has climbed 14% since 2018, when it stood at 377 (now 431). The Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 5% to 13% over that span.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.