Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#2043 of 2,268 schools in GA

Rigdon Road Elementary School

Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA

A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1320 Rigdon Rd, Columbus, GA 31906

  • Math 12% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 12% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency11.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-30.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.4 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,792
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Rigdon Road Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency12%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 63 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Rigdon Road Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,842/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,913

Median home value

$170,400

Median rent

$872/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

23.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wynnton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–50.8 mi359Compare →
St Anne-pacelli Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–120.9 mi672Compare →
Brewer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.7PK–51.2 mi532Compare →
Clubview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.3 mi579Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Muscogee County

Schools in district
53
Rank in district
#35 of 53
District spending per student
$13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rigdon Road Elementary School is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rigdon Road Elementary School

Rigdon Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,043 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rigdon Road Elementary School

What grades does Rigdon Road Elementary School serve?

Rigdon Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Rigdon Road Elementary School?

Rigdon Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rigdon Road Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rigdon Road Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rigdon Road Elementary School rank in GA?

Rigdon Road Elementary School ranks #2,043 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Rigdon Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rigdon Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rigdon Road Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rigdon Road Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rigdon Road Elementary School a charter school?

No, Rigdon Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rigdon Road Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Rigdon Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rigdon Road Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Rigdon Road Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Muscogee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
Area population (ZIP 31906)
20,312
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.