D
Needs Improvement
37/100

River Road Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 516 Heath Dr, Columbus, GA 31904
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Georgia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.63 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 9th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
435
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%14/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%9/100Students gain 0.63 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.78 in 2009–19; 8th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−11 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−8 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%57%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts43rd percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -5 pts, math -16 pts21st percentile (list)
Hispanic17%22%reading -17 pts, math -19 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -1 pts, math -5 pts39th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 516 Heath Dr
City Columbus
ZIP Code 31904
District 1303870
NCES School ID 130387001445
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 31904

Understanding the community around River Road Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,089
Per Capita Income $38,990
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%
High School or Higher 88.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $207,700
Median Rent $985
Owner-Occupied 51.1%
Renter-Occupied 48.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for River Road Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 38.4%
Black 26.4%
White 25.3%
Two or More Races 8.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 435
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for River Road Elementary School?
River Road Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend River Road Elementary School?
River Road Elementary School has 435 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does River Road Elementary School serve?
River Road Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does River Road Elementary School receive per student?
River Road Elementary School receives $14,671 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around River Road Elementary School in 31904 ▼
Avg Home Value
$218,678
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,385
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
48.9%

Other Schools in 31904

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026