E. Rivers Elementary School serves 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
E. Rivers Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E. Rivers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
E. Rivers Elementary School's student population of 692 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E. Rivers Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of E. Rivers Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
20%
18%
Black
31%
36%
White
40%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. Rivers Elementary School's ranking?
E. Rivers Elementary School is ranked #552 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend E. Rivers Elementary School?
692 students attend E. Rivers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of E. Rivers Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. Rivers Elementary School?
E. Rivers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does E. Rivers Elementary School offer ?
E. Rivers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is E. Rivers Elementary School part of?
E. Rivers Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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