Serving 437 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rigdon Road Elementary School serves the southwest part of Columbus, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rigdon Road Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rigdon Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rigdon Road Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2029 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Black
79%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2029 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rigdon Road Elementary School often compared to?
Rigdon Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gentian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rigdon Road Elementary School?
437 students attend Rigdon Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rigdon Road Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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