Enrollment
789
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evans, GA
River Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130141003325
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Ridge Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
River Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Evans, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141003325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Ridge Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Ridge Elementary
River Ridge Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Evans, Georgia, enrolling 789 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.6% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 789 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 526 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Evans's public schools, it stands alongside Parkway Elementary School (795 students): River Ridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 15.3:1).
Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students) and Greenbrier High School (1,935 students) alongside River Ridge Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Ridge Elementary compares
River Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 76% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Asian 13.3%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, River Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia County, which includes River Ridge Elementary.
$11,434
Per student
-18%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.7%
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.
How River Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Evans
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
795 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Evans Elementary School
Standard public school
730 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Lewiston Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
612 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~789 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Ridge Elementary
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary?
River Ridge Elementary has 789 students enrolled. It is a public school in Evans, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Ridge Elementary?
14.6% of students at River Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at River Ridge Elementary is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Evans, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge Elementary?
River Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Evans, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Evans on the city page.
Is River Ridge Elementary a good school?
River Ridge Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides River Ridge Elementary, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.
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