Eagle Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2018)

Serving 1,021 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eagle Ridge 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 was 14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,021 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(16-17)
14%
41%
(16-17)
14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
80%
36%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Elementary School?
1,021 students attend Eagle Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Eagle Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Ridge Elementary School?
Eagle Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eagle Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Eagle Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eagle Ridge Elementary School part of?
Eagle Ridge Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.

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