Eagle Ridge Academy

7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ERA

659 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eagle Ridge Academy is a public elementary school located in Columbus, Georgia, operating as part of the Muscogee County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a foundational institution for the local North Columbus community, focusing on preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The academy places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education by integrating core curriculum subjects with various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on building positive relationships between students, staff, and families, Eagle Ridge Academy strives to cultivate a sense of community pride. The school leverages the resources of the Muscogee County School District to offer its students access to modern educational tools and standards designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

659

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eagle Ridge Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	106
Black	198
Asian	36
Two or More	67
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
248 (37.6 %)
Black
198 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
106 (16.1 %)
Two or More
67 (10.2 %)
Asian
36 (5.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)569-3746
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ERA
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
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 96

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eagle Ridge Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	96
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eagle Ridge Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	47.3%
Male	347	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)