River Road Elementary School

516 Heath Dr
Columbus, GA 31904

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/RIV

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

River Road Elementary School is a public school located in Columbus, Georgia, and is part of the Muscogee County School District. Serving students in the northern part of the city, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school strives to create a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to meet high standards through a balanced curriculum that incorporates both core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing resources provided by the Muscogee County School District, River Road Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for success as they transition to middle school. Through its focus on student-centered instruction and a positive school culture, the institution works to cultivate a community where every child has the opportunity to achieve their academic potential.

403

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	140
Black	113
Asian	2
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

Hispanic
140 (34.7 %)
Black
113 (28.0 %)
White
106 (26.3 %)
Two or More
41 (10.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)748-3072
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/RIV
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for River Road Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for River Road Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	47.9%
Male	210	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)