Rivers Elementary School

Located along Peachtree Battle Ave, E. Rivers Elementary is above average in several ways.

E. Rivers serves the South Buckhead communities of Loring Heights, Ardmore Park, and more.

E. Rivers Elementary School’s 90th birthday celebration was held in the spring of 2007.

At E. Rivers the core subjects are taught within the International Baccalaureate framework.

The Field of Dreams boasts one of Atlanta’s finest soccer fields, track and basketball courts.

Rivers Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

8 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA

Peachtree Battle Neighborhood

Atlanta Public Schools

699 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
John Waller

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
49%

Reading Proficiency
53%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

53%

Math Proficiency

49%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 57	Full Time Teachers 57
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

716:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.2%	Female 47.8%
White 33.7%	Black 32.8%
Hispanic 22.1%	Two or more races 7.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/6/2025

This is the beginning of 2025-2026 school year and fourth year our child has attended E. Rivers (3rd grade now). Our child is happy, likes th teachers and has friends. There is a wonderful cultural mix of students, white, black and Asian. It provides a rich environment. Being white and from Europe w...

5.0 parent

3/13/2024

We have two children at E. Rivers and a third attending next year. It is a fabulous school, with an excellent and committed principal and extremely supportive community. Most importantly, kids enjoy and look forward to school and feel safe and supported. As parents, we do not have to worry about our...

5.0 parent

3/12/2024

A great place to learn!! Amazing staff, friendly and kind families, diverse student body and an amazing culture.

5.0 parent

3/11/2024

We have sent 4 kids to this school and would not be anywhere else! The principal lives in our district. He is passionate and provides excellent leadership for our faculty, so much so that APS recruited him to help at a higher level but he wanted to stay with our kids! The teachers are passionate and...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

98.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

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% Commercial Property

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Georgia Fulton County Atlanta 30305 Peachtree Battle

Rivers Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 699 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Rivers Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,237,145. Discover additional schools in the area, like Midtown High School, Hillside Conant School, Cross Keys High School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rivers Elementary School.

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