Riverside Elementary School

Summary:

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mableton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 559 students. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Cobb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.3% of 3rd graders, 13.9% of 4th graders, and 20.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.2%, 46%, and 57.9% for Cobb County, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is also significantly lower than the district and state averages. Riverside Elementary School has been ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools for the past four school years, with a ranking of 1188 out of 1248 schools in 2023-2024. This low ranking is a clear indicator of the school's academic struggles. Additionally, Riverside Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.99% to 89.98% over the past three school years, suggesting a high concentration of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The nearby schools, such as Mableton Elementary, Bryant Elementary, and Clay-Harmony Leland Elementary, generally outperform Riverside Elementary School on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 34.7% of 3rd graders at Clay-Harmony Leland Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to only 10.3% at Riverside Elementary. The data indicates that Riverside Elementary School has significant room for improvement in academic achievement, and identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance could be crucial in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 461 S Gordon Rd SW
       Mableton, GA  30126


(770) 819-5851

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1188th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Betty Gray Middle School
    Lindley Middle School
High:    Pebblebrook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.0%
Hispanic:
34.3%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.9. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverside Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.30 1045th 1214 13.9%
2022 11.75 1132nd 1244 9.0%
2023 9.98 1185th 1242 4.6%
2024 9.90 1188th 1248 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 6 277 1 154 2 n/a n/a 9 449
2007 12 314 3 190 0 n/a n/a 9 528
2008 13 295 0 200 1 n/a n/a 17 526
2009 9 258 2 167 1 n/a n/a 9 446
2010 18 253 3 163 1 0 0 0 438
2011 14 234 4 202 1 1 1 0 457
2012 18 284 3 237 2 0 0 0 544
2013 13 342 2 296 0 1 7 0 661
2014 12 375 2 302 0 0 9 0 700
2015 6 358 1 308 0 1 4 0 678
2016 4 352 1 294 0 0 9 0 660
2017 9 306 4 283 0 1 6 0 609
2018 12 273 3 244 0 0 4 0 536
2019 13 292 2 214 1 0 5 0 527
2020 7 286 1 228 0 0 12 0 534
2021 11 335 1 150 1 1 16 0 515
2022 11 348 2 177 0 1 17 0 556
2023 8 341 3 192 0 0 15 0 559

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 449 33.0 13.6 86.8
2007 528 38.6 13.7 87.9
2008 526 48.5 10.8 94.5
2009 446 49.0 9.1 93.1
2010 438 47.6 9.2 90.4
2011 457 38.4 11.9 93.4
2012 544 44.5 12.2 92.1
2013 661 44.0 15.0 95.5
2014 700 48.6 14.4 95
2015 678 47.0 14.4 95.7
2016 660 53.0 12.4 94.8
2017 609 52.0 11.7 95.9
2018 536 50.0 10.7 92.7
2019 527 49.0 10.7 95.4
2020 534 46.0 11.6 96.6
2021 515 50.5 10.1 87
2022 556 47.1 11.8 n/a
2023 559 48.1 11.6 90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 449 33.0 13.6 86.8
2007 528 38.6 13.7 87.9
2008 526 48.5 10.8 94.5
2009 446 49.0 9.1 93.1
2010 438 47.6 9.2 90.4
2011 457 38.4 11.9 93.4
2012 544 44.5 12.2 92.1
2013 661 44.0 15.0 95.5
2014 700 48.6 14.4 95
2015 678 47.0 14.4 95.7
2016 660 53.0 12.4 94.8
2017 609 52.0 11.7 95.9
2018 536 50.0 10.7 92.7
2019 527 49.0 10.7 95.4
2020 534 46.0 11.6 96.6
2021 515 50.5 10.1 87
2022 556 47.1 11.8 n/a
2023 559 48.1 11.6 90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $950 (8.0%) $10,861 (92.0%) $11,811
2018 $883 (6.7%) $12,221 (93.3%) $13,104
2019 $1,196 (8.6%) $12,766 (91.4%) $13,962

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students527559
 6.1%
African American292341
 16.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic214192
 10.3%
Pacific Islander00
White138
 38.5%
Two or More Races515
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.4%90%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 559 students attended Riverside Elementary School.

Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Betty Gray Middle School
Middle : Lindley Middle School
High : Pebblebrook High School

Students at Riverside Elementary School are 61% African American, 34% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Georgia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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