Rigdon Road Elementary School

1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rigdon Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rigdon Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Rigdon Road Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Rigdon Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rigdon Road Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1829 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rigdon Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rigdon Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
81%
36%
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White
4%
37%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Rigdon Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rigdon Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rigdon Road Elementary School's ranking?
Rigdon Road Elementary School is ranked #1829 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Rigdon Road Elementary School?
407 students attend Rigdon Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rigdon Road Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rigdon Road Elementary School?
Rigdon Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rigdon Road Elementary School offer ?
Rigdon Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rigdon Road Elementary School part of?
Rigdon Road Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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5   12/17/2016
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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