Enrollment
437
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130387001436
Rigdon Road Elementary School — Columbus, GA
Federal NCES profile for Rigdon Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rigdon Road Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rigdon Road Elementary School reports 437 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 96.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% above the Georgia average and 87% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 437 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Muscogee County spends $14,671 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 43.0% from the state, and 18.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rigdon Road Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,671
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 437 Top 23% in Georgia — larger than 77% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 96.8% +59% vs state
NCES ID 130387001436
Student demographics
African American 78.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
White 5.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 78.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 437:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.9%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 40
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muscogee County, which includes Rigdon Road Elementary School.
$14,671
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.0%
Federal 18.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Columbus Elementary
Standard public school
737 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Eagle Ridge Academy
Standard public school
658 students 14:1 students per teacher
Clubview Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Double Churches Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
River Road Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts
Standard public school
420 students 12:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rigdon Road Elementary School
How many students attend Rigdon Road Elementary School?
Rigdon Road Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbus, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rigdon Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rigdon Road Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rigdon Road Elementary School?
96.8% of students at Rigdon Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rigdon Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rigdon Road Elementary School is African American at 78.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rigdon Road Elementary School?
Rigdon Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.