Riverside Elementary School

www.ccboe.net

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School is a public primary school located in Evans, Georgia, serving the community within the Columbia County School District. Situated on Hardy McManus Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Riverside Elementary is committed to preparing its students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that adheres to state standards.

The school benefits from its location in the growing Evans community, which is known for its family-oriented atmosphere and strong support for local educational institutions. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader community, Riverside Elementary aims to create an engaging and inclusive space for children to thrive. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide news, the Columbia County School District’s official website at http://www.ccboe.net serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

640

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	70
Black	80
Asian	24
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
402 (62.8%)
Black
80 (12.5%)
Hispanic
70 (10.9%)
Two or More
60 (9.4%)
Asian
24 (3.7%)
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:	Columbia County
Phone:	(706)868-3736
Website:	http://www.ccboe.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 27

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 106