Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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North Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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North Columbia Elementary School's student population of 459 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
North Columbia Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Columbia Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
5%
36%
White
87%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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North Columbia Elementary School is ranked #106 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are North Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
North Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend North Columbia Elementary School?
459 students attend North Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of North Columbia Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Columbia Elementary School?
North Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Columbia Elementary School offer ?
North Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Columbia Elementary School part of?
North Columbia Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.
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