Funston Elementary School

Summary:

Funston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Funston, Georgia, with 386 students. The school is part of the Colquitt County School District, which is ranked 113 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Funston Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school underperforms the Colquitt County and Georgia averages on the Milestones Assessments, with only 26.2% of 3rd graders, 22.4% of 4th graders, and 26.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% at the state level. Funston Elementary also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.07% to 97.15% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Funston Elementary School to other elementary schools in the Colquitt County district, it becomes clear that Funston is one of the lower-performing schools. Most of the nearby schools, such as Sunset Elementary and Hamilton Elementary, significantly outperform Funston on test scores and have higher rankings from SchoolDigger. The relatively low spending per student and the high student-teacher ratio at Funston Elementary School suggest that the school may face challenges in terms of staffing and resources, which could make it more difficult to provide the necessary support and interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 137 North Academy Street
       Funston, GA  31753


(229) 941-2626

District: Colquitt County

SchoolDigger Rank:
799th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Funston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Willie J. Williams Middle School
High:    Colquitt County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.8%
White:
28.8%
African American:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.2% Help


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Compare Details Funston Elementary School ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.78. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Funston Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Colquitt County:

SchoolDigger ranks Colquitt County 113th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Funston Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.60 411th 1101 62.7%
2007 72.81 302nd 1125 73.2%
2008 57.12 544th 1134 52.0%
2009 59.67 498th 1133 56.0%
2010 67.08 425th 1183 64.1%
2011 68.78 421st 1212 65.3%
2012 62.42 534th 1201 55.5%
2013 52.89 702nd 1225 42.7%
2014 56.72 639th 1231 48.1%
2015 21.98 985th 1240 20.6%
2016 27.48 886th 1233 28.1%
2017 39.19 713th 1205 40.8%
2018 30.35 849th 1209 29.8%
2019 34.36 800th 1234 35.2%
2021 53.01 522nd 1214 57.0%
2022 39.39 714th 1244 42.6%
2023 33.58 787th 1242 36.6%
2024 32.78 799th 1248 36.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Funston Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Funston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 331 331
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 328 328
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 320 320
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 297 297
1994 225 60 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 235 66 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 235 66 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 202 66 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 213 77 0 35 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 197 66 0 41 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2000 192 72 0 48 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 234 63 0 73 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2002 204 42 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 204 42 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 204 41 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2005 217 36 0 104 0 n/a n/a 8 365
2006 209 38 0 96 0 n/a n/a 4 347
2007 202 47 0 105 0 n/a n/a 6 360
2008 206 55 0 125 0 n/a n/a 9 395
2009 213 67 0 140 0 n/a n/a 10 430
2010 200 54 0 154 0 0 5 0 413
2011 191 56 0 183 0 0 4 0 434
2012 191 63 0 190 0 0 4 0 448
2013 164 57 0 208 0 0 7 0 436
2014 139 52 1 204 0 0 6 0 402
2015 149 59 3 239 0 0 4 0 454
2016 181 58 2 255 0 0 3 0 499
2017 151 52 0 248 0 0 12 0 463
2018 144 49 0 233 0 0 12 0 438
2019 135 55 0 235 0 0 12 0 437
2020 116 59 0 257 0 0 10 0 442
2021 113 49 2 232 1 0 13 0 410
2022 119 55 2 215 0 0 13 0 404
2023 111 56 2 204 0 0 13 0 386

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Funston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 331 18.0 18.3 44.1
1991 328 17.0 19.2 38.1
1992 320 17.0 18.8 44.7
1993 297 18.0 16.5 47.5
1994 295 20.2 14.6 47.5
1995 322 18.4 17.5 51.6
1996 322 18.4 17.5 51.6
1997 295 17.4 17.0 64.7
1998 326 18.8 17.3 62.6
1999 305 18.7 16.3 69.8
2000 313 17.7 17.7 63.9
2001 371 16.7 22.2 62
2002 330 16.2 20.4 65.5
2003 330 16.2 20.4 65.5
2004 339 15.9 21.3 63.4
2005 365 23.2 15.7 65
2006 347 22.2 15.6 66.2
2007 360 23.3 15.5 70.6
2008 395 25.3 15.6 74.6
2009 430 28.1 15.3 75
2010 413 28.1 14.7 77.5
2011 434 27.1 16.0 76.7
2012 448 26.9 16.6 81.7
2013 436 25.9 16.8 82.3
2014 402 24.9 16.1 95.5
2015 454 26.0 17.4 94.9
2016 499 26.0 19.1 95
2017 463 26.9 17.2 94.8
2018 438 25.9 16.9 95
2019 437 24.9 17.5 95
2020 442 27.9 15.8 96.8
2021 410 31.8 12.8 97.1
2022 404 32.2 12.5 n/a
2023 386 28.3 13.6 97.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Funston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 331 18.0 18.3 44.1
1991 328 17.0 19.2 38.1
1992 320 17.0 18.8 44.7
1993 297 18.0 16.5 47.5
1994 295 20.2 14.6 47.5
1995 322 18.4 17.5 51.6
1996 322 18.4 17.5 51.6
1997 295 17.4 17.0 64.7
1998 326 18.8 17.3 62.6
1999 305 18.7 16.3 69.8
2000 313 17.7 17.7 63.9
2001 371 16.7 22.2 62
2002 330 16.2 20.4 65.5
2003 330 16.2 20.4 65.5
2004 339 15.9 21.3 63.4
2005 365 23.2 15.7 65
2006 347 22.2 15.6 66.2
2007 360 23.3 15.5 70.6
2008 395 25.3 15.6 74.6
2009 430 28.1 15.3 75
2010 413 28.1 14.7 77.5
2011 434 27.1 16.0 76.7
2012 448 26.9 16.6 81.7
2013 436 25.9 16.8 82.3
2014 402 24.9 16.1 95.5
2015 454 26.0 17.4 94.9
2016 499 26.0 19.1 95
2017 463 26.9 17.2 94.8
2018 438 25.9 16.9 95
2019 437 24.9 17.5 95
2020 442 27.9 15.8 96.8
2021 410 31.8 12.8 97.1
2022 404 32.2 12.5 n/a
2023 386 28.3 13.6 97.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Funston Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,172 (13.0%) $7,877 (87.0%) $9,050
2018 $837 (8.7%) $8,736 (91.3%) $9,573
2019 $985 (9.8%) $9,056 (90.2%) $10,042

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Funston Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 800th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 787th of 1242 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Funston Elementary School)22.418.6
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)28.424
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Funston Elementary School)53.932.2
 21.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)46.337.5
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Funston Elementary School)24.120
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)29.226.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Funston Elementary School)58.640
 18.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)44.143.8
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Funston Elementary School)26.728.8
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)2629.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Funston Elementary School)41.744.2
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)2932.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Funston Elementary School)21.723.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Colquitt County)25.333.3
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students437386
 11.7%
African American5556
 1.8%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic235204
 13.2%
Pacific Islander00
White135111
 17.8%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95%97.2%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Funston Elementary School

Funston Elementary School ranks 799th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Funston Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 29% White, 15% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Funston Elementary School.

Students who attend Funston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willie J. Williams Middle School
High : Colquitt County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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