River Ridge Elementary

Summary:

River Ridge Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Evans, Georgia, serving 782 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. It is part of the Columbia County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms the state and county averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 78.3% of 3rd graders, 74.2% of 4th graders, and 87% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2%, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 25 elementary schools in Georgia for the past several years, placing it in the top 2% of schools statewide. Additionally, River Ridge has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 18.16%, suggesting a more affluent student population, and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6, lower than the state average.

While River Ridge Elementary is a standout performer, nearby schools like Parkway Elementary and Greenbrier Elementary also demonstrate strong academic achievement and high statewide rankings, indicating that the Columbia County School District as a whole provides a high-quality education. However, there may be opportunities to further enhance student learning and support at River Ridge Elementary, such as addressing any achievement gaps between different student subgroups or exploring ways to support the academic growth of students who are not yet proficient.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4109 Mullikin Rd
Evans, GA 30809

(706) 447-1016

District: Columbia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,598

Students who attend River Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Riverside Middle School
High:	Lakeside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 836

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.5%

Asian:

11.7%

African American:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Ridge Elementary ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), Asian (11.7%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary is 16.2, which is the highest among 17 elementary schools in the Columbia County School District! (See more...)

Compare River Ridge Elementary employs 51.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Ridge Elementary is $9,598, which is the 8^th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Columbia County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

River Ridge Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River Ridge Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	86.48	69^th	1101	93.7%
2007	88.22	63^rd	1125	94.4%
2008	88.86	56^th	1134	95.1%
2009	91.05	23^rd	1133	98.0%
2010	88.91	45^th	1183	96.2%
2011	87.71	47^th	1212	96.1%
2012	84.42	92^nd	1201	92.3%
2013	84.19	96^th	1225	92.2%
2014	83.85	96^th	1231	92.2%
2015	95.93	49^th	1240	96.0%
2016	96.04	43^rd	1233	96.5%
2017	94.74	57^th	1205	95.3%
2018	97.63	22^nd	1209	98.2%
2019	98.29	11^th	1234	99.1%
2021	98.36	18^th	1214	98.5%
2022	98.63	18^th	1244	98.6%
2023	98.23	22^nd	1242	98.2%
2024	97.67	24^th	1248	98.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, June 13, 2009

You will not be disappointed with the quality of this school! The teachers are top rated, highly motivated environment and the PTA is STRONG. Our daughter attended Kindergarten here. I was room mother and involved in the PTA. We are moving because of my husband's job. We will miss the school and all it has to offer a young mind.
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Enrollment information for River Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	548	66	25	6	0	n/a	n/a	6	651
2007	568	67	29	17	3	n/a	n/a	12	696
2008	605	65	34	14	1	n/a	n/a	14	733
2009	640	65	41	13	2	n/a	n/a	16	777
2010	617	58	40	37	2	4	33	0	791
2011	609	66	50	42	1	4	24	0	796
2012	581	75	50	34	1	2	27	0	770
2013	560	82	51	30	1	1	23	0	748
2014	521	88	46	43	2	0	23	0	723
2015	518	86	40	59	3	0	33	0	739
2016	523	87	41	60	2	1	38	0	752
2017	526	103	52	58	2	4	48	0	793
2018	497	75	53	55	1	1	41	0	723
2019	503	70	57	63	0	2	49	0	744
2020	530	78	57	68	0	2	46	0	781
2021	515	74	59	54	0	1	52	0	755
2022	517	78	70	63	0	0	47	0	775
2023	512	79	77	61	0	0	53	0	782
2024	539	71	98	70	0	0	58	0	836

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 River Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	651	40.0	16.3	8.2
2007	696	42.3	16.5	7.3
2008	733	47.4	15.5	8.6
2009	777	49.5	15.7	9.3
2010	791	48.3	16.3	10.9
2011	796	46.9	16.9	13.2
2012	770	43.6	17.6	14.3
2013	748	40.6	18.4	16.3
2014	723	38.7	18.6	15.4
2015	739	42.0	17.5	19.6
2016	752	48.0	15.6	16.9
2017	793	48.9	16.2	18.9
2018	723	48.9	14.7	14.5
2019	744	47.3	15.7	13.8
2020	781	51.5	15.1	14.3
2021	755	51.2	14.7	12.2
2022	775	50.0	15.5	n/a
2023	782	49.9	15.6	18.2
2024	836	51.5	16.2	24.6

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 River Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	651	40.0	16.3	8.2
2007	696	42.3	16.5	7.3
2008	733	47.4	15.5	8.6
2009	777	49.5	15.7	9.3
2010	791	48.3	16.3	10.9
2011	796	46.9	16.9	13.2
2012	770	43.6	17.6	14.3
2013	748	40.6	18.4	16.3
2014	723	38.7	18.6	15.4
2015	739	42.0	17.5	19.6
2016	752	48.0	15.6	16.9
2017	793	48.9	16.2	18.9
2018	723	48.9	14.7	14.5
2019	744	47.3	15.7	13.8
2020	781	51.5	15.1	14.3
2021	755	51.2	14.7	12.2
2022	775	50.0	15.5	n/a
2023	782	49.9	15.6	18.2
2024	836	51.5	16.2	24.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for River Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$498 (5.9%)	$7,923 (94.1%)	$8,421
2018	$530 (5.5%)	$9,159 (94.5%)	$9,689
2019	$474 (4.9%)	$9,124 (95.1%)	$9,598

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 22^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Elementary)	75.2	71.3	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	58.8	59.6	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Elementary)	82.9	80	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	70.3	68.1	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Elementary)	79.5	79.2	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	57.9	54.5	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Elementary)	88.9	83.3	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	68.2	67.2	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Elementary)	89.6	88.4	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	60.9	61.7	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Elementary)	84.3	81.8	2.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	56.3	59.5	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (River Ridge Elementary)	91.8	91.7	0.1%
5th Grade Science (Columbia County)	59.6	63.1	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	744	782	5.1%
African American	70	79	12.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	57	77	35.1%
Hispanic	63	61	3.2%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	503	512	1.8%
Two or More Races	49	53	8.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.8%	18.2%	4.3%

Schools Near River Ridge Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4109 Mullikin Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 447-1016	836	52	16.2	24.6%	539 (64.5%)	71 (8.5%)	70 (8.4%)	98 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.9%)	97.7	24^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.1%		98.2	22^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	98.2%	2	78.3	74.2	87.0				78.9	86.1	76.7				79.5			$9,598	$474	$9,124
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4431 Hardy McManus Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-3736	670	48	14.1	28.4%	419 (62.5%)	95 (14.2%)	67 (10.0%)	23 (3.4%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	58 (8.7%)	93.3	91^st of 1248 public elementary schools	92.7%		93.6	90^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.8%	1	75.0	57.7	75.4				75.0	83.7	61.0				70.3			$9,895	$624	$9,271
Stevens Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3780 Evans To Locks Rd	Martinez	30907	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-3705	815	53	15.3	22.1%	506 (62.1%)	76 (9.3%)	43 (5.3%)	128 (15.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.5%)	96.2	50^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.0%		95.8	60^th of 1242 public elementary schools	95.2%	10	69.5	68.7	83.8				77.3	83.6	68.9				79.7			$8,107	$94	$8,013
Blue Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Blue Ridge Dr	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-0894	597	50	12.0	55.8%	304 (50.9%)	105 (17.6%)	75 (12.6%)	57 (9.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.9%)	91.1	120^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.4%		87.7	151^st of 1242 public elementary schools	87.8%	31	55.1	62.8	69.2				74.2	74.5	64.4				72.1			$10,210	$95	$10,114
South Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 McCormick Rd	Martinez	30907	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 863-3220	398	35	11.4	69.1%	156 (39.2%)	107 (26.9%)	65 (16.3%)	19 (4.8%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (11.3%)	71.5	325^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.0%		74.3	285^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.1%	40	41.8	52.3	63.5				31.3	77.3	63.5				57.7			$10,541	$475	$10,066
Evans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	618 Gibbs Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 863-1202	823	55	14.9	42.2%	430 (52.2%)	174 (21.1%)	96 (11.7%)	36 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (10.3%)	89.1	147^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.2%		84.3	185^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.1%	38	63.2	53.2	72.5				68.4	70.1	68.7				60.3			$8,653	$94	$8,559
SAIL Charter Academy - School for Arts-Infused Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	4575 Blanchard Woods Dr	Evans	30809	Columbia County	State Specialty Schools II- SAIL Charter Academy - School fo	Yes	No	No	Yes	(762) 585-1400	558	43	12.9	0.5%	315 (56.5%)	89 (15.9%)	90 (16.1%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (10.4%)	52.3	538^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.9%		65.8	383^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	69.2%	155	40.0	40.0	50.7	50.0	33.3	54.8	32.9	37.1	38.0	30.2	47.4	54.8	43.7	43.3	22.6	$7,593	$392	$7,201
Martinez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	213 Flowing Wells Rd	Martinez	30907	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 863-8308	787	53	14.8	60.7%	457 (58.1%)	129 (16.4%)	107 (13.6%)	23 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (8.9%)	86.7	168^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.5%		90	134^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.2%	34	54.5	52.9	70.9				62.2	75.6	61.0				61.7			$8,592	$348	$8,244
Greenbrier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5116 Riverwood Pkwy	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6060	630	44	14.4	17.9%	464 (73.7%)	62 (9.8%)	43 (6.8%)	19 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.3%)	93.3	92^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	92.6%		95.8	59^th of 1242 public elementary schools	95.2%	33	68.2	67.2	68.8				72.9	82.4	70.5				63.4			$8,608	$93	$8,514
Warren Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Warren Rd	Augusta	30907	Columbia County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 868-4022	592	46	12.9	66.4%	95 (16.0%)	374 (63.2%)	45 (7.6%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	67 (11.3%)	22.1	979^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.6%		25.9	899^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.6%	80	25.3	18.3	33.3				32.5	33.3	11.1				17.8			$8,322	$770	$7,551

Frequently Asked Questions about River Ridge Elementary

What schools do graduates of River Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend River Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Middle School
High : Lakeside High School

What is the racial makeup of River Ridge Elementary?

Students at River Ridge Elementary are 64% White, 12% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend River Ridge Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 836 students attended River Ridge Elementary.

Is River Ridge Elementary a good school?

Yes! River Ridge Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 24^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

What district is River Ridge Elementary in?

Columbia County

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