Riverview Elementary School is a true "neighborhood" school located in the suburban town of Fort Mill, SC. Riverview Elementary student growth has been limited because of the attendance area it serves. Unlike most of Fort Mill, where the groundbreakings of large housing developments are occurring, the housing areas in Riverview's attendance zone are established. Much of the growth in Fort Mill has been attributed to the lure of quality schools for the business employees and professionals of nearby metropolitan Charlotte, NC. The drive to the city of Charlotte is less than 15 miles. Fort Mill has been deemed by many as a "bedroom community" because of the large number of residences made up of people who work in Charlotte. The close proximity of our district to Charlotte and Rock Hill, SC has provided our students and staff with opportunities of nearby colleges, museums, science centers, farms, libraries, parks, etc. Riverview Elementary School finished the 2002-2003 school year with an enrollment of 505 students. We have classes ranging from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Additionally, Riverview houses the school district's only four year old half day Kindergarten program, a PMD classroom with students ranging in age from 10-16 years old, and a self-contained special needs classroom. Our facility is a one-story structure, which opened in 1974. Renovations in 2000-2001 have given the interior a "new school" appearance. 19 new classrooms and a new gym were added to the existing building. Every existing classroom was upgraded with painting, cabinetry, and carpeting. The office area was completely remodeled as well. Student work, school colors, murals, and our rocket logo adorn the hallways of the school. We have a large gym, extensive media center with an AV studio, art room, music room, Spanish room, Guidance area, courtyard, three playgrounds, and two gifted and talented classrooms. Additionally each grade level has an activity room/learning lab to work in as groups for team teaching activities. Currently the school is staffed with one principal, one assistant principal, one guidance counselor, a full-time school nurse, a part-time school psychologist, a full-time computer technician, 41 certified teachers, 13 support staff, five lunchroom employees, and one day porter.