RIVERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rivers Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 799 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Rivers Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Rivers Elementary School, located in the affluent Peachtree Battle neighborhood of Atlanta, is a highly regarded public school that serves students in the Buckhead area. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) system, it is known for its rigorous academic environment, strong parent involvement, and a commitment to cultivating high-achieving students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with enrichment opportunities, often benefiting from the resources and active engagement of its surrounding community.
The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and often outperforms district and state averages on standardized assessments. Because of its location in a desirable neighborhood, Rivers Elementary consistently maintains a dedicated professional staff and a supportive PTA that contributes to various extracurricular programs and school-wide events. For families moving to the area, Rivers is frequently cited as a primary draw, characterized by a traditional school culture that focuses on preparing students for success in the competitive middle and high school programs within the Atlanta Public Schools system.
For more information, contact Rivers Elementary School at (404) 802-7050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
RIVERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Atlanta, GA with about 799 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 799
- Teachers:
- 52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 799 students
- White
- 41.3%
- Black or African American
- 28.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.6%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.