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#978 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 43% in state

Riverside Elementary School

Elementary School · Cobb County · Mableton, GA

A Cobb County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

461 S Gordon Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126

  • Math 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 16% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-0.71 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.2 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$14,680
Chronic Absenteeism50.1%

Students at Riverside Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency16%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 15% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

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

Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Riverside 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low22/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$99,975

Median home value

$347,800

Median rent

$1,415/mo

College educated

44.7%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30126; 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
City View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–50.4 mi907Compare →
Mableton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.1private1–120.5 mi42Compare →
Bryant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.6 mi855Compare →
Clay-harmony Leland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–50.7 mi988Compare →

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.

Cobb County

Schools in district
110
Rank in district
#68 of 110
District spending per student
$14,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverside Elementary School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverside Elementary School

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mableton, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverside Elementary School

What grades does Riverside Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?

Riverside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverside Elementary School rank in GA?

Riverside Elementary School ranks #978 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Riverside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Riverside Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Riverside Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Riverside Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

96.3% of students at Riverside 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
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.1%
Area population (ZIP 30126)
43,047
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
38.8
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 30126; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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