River Ridge Elementary School

Serving 836 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

River Ridge Elementary School's student population of 836 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

River Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#26 out of 2192 schools
(Top 5%)
82%
39%
83%
40%
80-84%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
9%
36%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
River Ridge Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are River Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
River Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevens Creek Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary School?
836 students attend River Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of River Ridge Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge Elementary School?
River Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Ridge Elementary School offer ?
River Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Ridge Elementary School part of?
River Ridge Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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