Colbert Elementary School

Summary:

Colbert Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Colbert, Georgia, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 447 students. The school is part of the Madison County School District, which is ranked 51 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colbert Elementary School has shown mixed performance on the Milestones Assessment compared to the Madison County and Georgia averages. The school has higher proficiency rates in 4th grade Math and 5th grade Math, but lower proficiency rates in 3rd grade ELA and 5th grade ELA. Additionally, Colbert Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.94% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school has also seen an increase in spending per student, from $11,086 in 2016-2017 to $12,046 in 2018-2019, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 12.4 over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Colbert Elementary School's performance on the Milestones Assessment is generally on par with or slightly below the Ila Elementary School and Danielsville Elementary School, which are also part of the Madison County School District. However, Colbert Elementary School's performance is significantly higher than the nearby schools in the Clarke County School District, which have lower proficiency rates across the board. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond just test scores, and the data suggests that the school could benefit from a closer examination of its ELA performance, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades, as well as targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 255 Colbert School Rd
       Colbert, GA  30628


(706) 788-2341

District: Madison County

SchoolDigger Rank:
445th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Colbert Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Madison County Middle School
High:    Madison County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.6%
Hispanic:
15.9%
African American:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Compare Details Colbert Elementary School ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.91. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Madison County:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County 51st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colbert Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.98 435th 1101 60.5%
2007 59.21 513th 1125 54.4%
2008 46.61 681st 1134 39.9%
2009 50.23 633rd 1133 44.1%
2010 65.88 445th 1183 62.4%
2011 72.76 349th 1212 71.2%
2012 58.72 600th 1201 50.0%
2013 55.79 658th 1225 46.3%
2014 64.21 521st 1231 57.7%
2015 61.10 411th 1240 66.9%
2016 64.69 383rd 1233 68.9%
2017 69.31 320th 1205 73.4%
2018 72.34 304th 1209 74.9%
2019 71.25 317th 1234 74.3%
2021 55.66 490th 1214 59.6%
2022 65.46 388th 1244 68.8%
2023 79.01 238th 1242 80.8%
2024 60.91 445th 1248 64.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Colbert 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 521 521
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 543 543
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 543 543
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 580 580
1994 489 99 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1995 516 99 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1996 516 99 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1997 517 99 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1998 518 107 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 500 120 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2000 522 117 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2001 285 83 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2002 282 66 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2003 282 66 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2004 278 52 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2005 279 64 0 6 0 n/a n/a 15 364
2006 287 58 1 12 0 n/a n/a 16 374
2007 299 67 1 16 0 n/a n/a 19 402
2008 311 68 0 13 0 n/a n/a 13 405
2009 301 60 0 10 0 n/a n/a 12 383
2010 291 60 1 23 0 0 10 0 385
2011 301 53 1 23 0 0 11 0 389
2012 282 43 1 56 0 0 13 0 395
2013 308 41 3 61 0 0 18 0 431
2014 281 41 0 70 0 1 15 0 408
2015 275 51 4 73 0 0 23 0 426
2016 275 53 3 76 0 0 24 0 431
2017 264 62 2 80 0 0 31 0 439
2018 264 55 2 93 0 0 35 0 449
2019 275 67 2 88 0 0 35 0 467
2020 263 80 3 76 0 0 33 0 455
2021 255 69 2 76 0 0 32 0 434
2022 254 60 4 67 0 0 31 0 416
2023 280 69 5 71 0 0 22 0 447

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 Colbert Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 521 29.0 17.9 30.1
1991 543 33.0 16.4 34.8
1992 543 34.0 15.9 40.3
1993 580 30.0 19.3 42.1
1994 595 33.1 18.0 45.7
1995 627 34.5 18.2 44.7
1996 627 34.5 18.2 44.7
1997 630 38.0 16.6 54.9
1998 643 38.6 16.7 55.1
1999 643 42.0 15.3 54.1
2000 653 43.0 15.2 50.5
2001 376 41.0 9.2 50
2002 355 29.7 12.0 46.2
2003 355 29.7 12.0 46.2
2004 337 25.1 13.4 48.4
2005 364 30.5 11.9 53.3
2006 374 31.7 11.8 56.4
2007 402 32.1 12.5 56.4
2008 405 35.8 11.3 55.9
2009 383 35.6 10.8 57.4
2010 385 28.4 13.5 57.1
2011 389 30.9 12.5 58.4
2012 395 32.5 12.1 63.8
2013 431 35.5 12.1 67.3
2014 408 32.3 12.6 65.9
2015 426 37.0 11.5 66
2016 431 37.0 11.6 68.2
2017 439 37.0 11.8 68.1
2018 449 38.3 11.7 65.9
2019 467 38.3 12.1 63.6
2020 455 36.8 12.3 61.8
2021 434 34.8 12.4 56.7
2022 416 38.5 10.8 n/a
2023 447 41.0 10.9 57.9

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 Colbert Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 521 29.0 17.9 30.1
1991 543 33.0 16.4 34.8
1992 543 34.0 15.9 40.3
1993 580 30.0 19.3 42.1
1994 595 33.1 18.0 45.7
1995 627 34.5 18.2 44.7
1996 627 34.5 18.2 44.7
1997 630 38.0 16.6 54.9
1998 643 38.6 16.7 55.1
1999 643 42.0 15.3 54.1
2000 653 43.0 15.2 50.5
2001 376 41.0 9.2 50
2002 355 29.7 12.0 46.2
2003 355 29.7 12.0 46.2
2004 337 25.1 13.4 48.4
2005 364 30.5 11.9 53.3
2006 374 31.7 11.8 56.4
2007 402 32.1 12.5 56.4
2008 405 35.8 11.3 55.9
2009 383 35.6 10.8 57.4
2010 385 28.4 13.5 57.1
2011 389 30.9 12.5 58.4
2012 395 32.5 12.1 63.8
2013 431 35.5 12.1 67.3
2014 408 32.3 12.6 65.9
2015 426 37.0 11.5 66
2016 431 37.0 11.6 68.2
2017 439 37.0 11.8 68.1
2018 449 38.3 11.7 65.9
2019 467 38.3 12.1 63.6
2020 455 36.8 12.3 61.8
2021 434 34.8 12.4 56.7
2022 416 38.5 10.8 n/a
2023 447 41.0 10.9 57.9

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 Colbert Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $805 (7.3%) $10,281 (92.7%) $11,086
2018 $959 (8.1%) $10,864 (91.9%) $11,823
2019 $847 (7.0%) $11,199 (93.0%) $12,046

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Colbert Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 317th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 238th of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colbert Elementary School)51.348.7
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison County)55.545.2
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colbert Elementary School)56.665.8
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison County)66.757.1
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colbert Elementary School)44.256.7
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County)50.143.5
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colbert Elementary School)53.258.3
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)58.958.2
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colbert Elementary School)46.853.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County)4849.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colbert Elementary School)70.143.8
 26.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)57.344.3
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Colbert Elementary School)53.254.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Madison County)56.848.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students467447
 4.3%
African American6769
 3%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic8871
 19.3%
Pacific Islander00
White275280
 1.8%
Two or More Races3522
 37.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.6%57.9%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Colbert Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Colbert Elementary School.

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

Middle : Madison County Middle School
High : Madison County High School

Colbert Elementary School ranks 445th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Colbert Elementary School are 63% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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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