North Columbus Elementary

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North Columbus Elementary ranks 378 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Columbus Elementary is a public elementary school serving 745 students in grades PK-5 in Columbus, Georgia, which is part of the Muscogee County School District.

North Columbus Elementary consistently outperforms the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with over 40% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grade levels in recent years. The school has a higher statewide ranking compared to other Georgia elementary schools, placing it in the top third. Additionally, North Columbus Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.08%) and a lower student-teacher ratio (15.6) compared to many nearby schools.

These factors suggest that North Columbus Elementary is a high-performing school within the Muscogee County district, with effective teaching practices and resource allocation that contribute to its strong academic outcomes. Examining the school's successful strategies could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 748-3183

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
378^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,554

Students who attend North Columbus Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Veterans Memorial Middle School
High:	Northside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 746

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.0%

White:

26.9%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Columbus Elementary ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details North Columbus Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Muscogee County School District. Student population at North Columbus Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41%), White (26.9%), Hispanic (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Columbus Elementary is 15.5. 22 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Columbus Elementary employs 48.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Columbus Elementary is $8,554. 29 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Columbus Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Columbus Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2008	56.31	558^th	1134	50.8%
2009	55.74	554^th	1133	51.1%
2010	70.71	358^th	1183	69.7%
2011	63.46	516^th	1212	57.4%
2012	64.93	487^th	1201	59.5%
2013	44.41	815^th	1225	33.5%
2014	51.90	714^th	1231	42.0%
2015	56.26	495^th	1240	60.1%
2016	68.22	342^nd	1233	72.3%
2017	65.54	367^th	1205	69.5%
2018	65.06	377^th	1209	68.8%
2019	66.09	377^th	1234	69.4%
2021	70.75	320^th	1214	73.6%
2022	63.54	414^th	1244	66.7%
2023	67.30	367^th	1242	70.5%
2024	67.32	378^th	1248	69.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Columbus Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	337	85	12	25	1	n/a	n/a	34	494
2008	431	84	16	33	2	n/a	n/a	36	602
2009	445	106	20	27	0	n/a	n/a	43	641
2010	465	116	19	0	2	1	59	0	662
2011	464	133	22	47	0	2	18	0	686
2012	420	144	28	59	2	1	29	0	683
2013	449	146	31	84	2	1	34	0	747
2014	426	156	32	89	1	5	47	0	756
2015	403	159	26	95	0	4	50	0	737
2016	361	177	21	103	1	4	55	0	722
2017	343	192	17	82	3	3	41	0	681
2018	365	213	34	96	1	3	43	0	755
2019	298	188	52	105	0	1	49	0	693
2020	288	195	55	103	1	4	54	0	700
2021	244	182	45	100	1	2	55	0	629
2022	225	210	48	117	2	1	59	0	662
2023	232	269	67	112	3	4	58	0	745
2024	201	306	69	101	6	4	59	0	746

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 North Columbus Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	494	33.0	15.0	29.6
2008	602	36.0	16.7	29.2
2009	641	36.8	17.4	31.3
2010	662	37.8	17.5	31
2011	686	39.0	17.5	37.6
2012	683	36.6	18.6	42
2013	747	39.0	19.1	38.7
2014	756	39.8	18.9	43
2015	737	40.0	18.4	45.3
2016	722	39.0	18.5	49.7
2017	681	39.0	17.4	49.9
2018	755	37.5	20.1	50.1
2019	693	39.0	17.7	46.6
2020	700	41.5	16.8	42
2021	629	41.5	15.1	36.9
2022	662	41.5	15.9	n/a
2023	745	47.5	15.6	52.1
2024	746	48.1	15.5	59

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 North Columbus Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	494	33.0	15.0	29.6
2008	602	36.0	16.7	29.2
2009	641	36.8	17.4	31.3
2010	662	37.8	17.5	31
2011	686	39.0	17.5	37.6
2012	683	36.6	18.6	42
2013	747	39.0	19.1	38.7
2014	756	39.8	18.9	43
2015	737	40.0	18.4	45.3
2016	722	39.0	18.5	49.7
2017	681	39.0	17.4	49.9
2018	755	37.5	20.1	50.1
2019	693	39.0	17.7	46.6
2020	700	41.5	16.8	42
2021	629	41.5	15.1	36.9
2022	662	41.5	15.9	n/a
2023	745	47.5	15.6	52.1
2024	746	48.1	15.5	59

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Columbus Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$420 (5.2%)	$7,623 (94.8%)	$8,043
2018	$468 (6.0%)	$7,390 (94.1%)	$7,857
2019	$310 (3.6%)	$8,244 (96.4%)	$8,554

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Columbus Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 377^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 367^th of 1242 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Columbus Elementary)	58.7	44.1	14.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	34	26.6	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Columbus Elementary)	61.1	50.8	10.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	37.6	28.7	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Columbus Elementary)	44.5	43.1	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	30	27.3	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Columbus Elementary)	47.3	55.2	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	32.2	29.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Columbus Elementary)	58.1	48.9	9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	38.7	31.4	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Columbus Elementary)	51.6	36.3	15.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	29.2	21.2	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (North Columbus Elementary)	46	50.4	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)	35.1	29.2	5.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	693	745	7.5%
African American	188	269	43.1%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	52	67	28.8%
Hispanic	105	112	6.7%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	298	232	22.1%
Two or More Races	49	58	18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.6%	52.1%	5.5%

Schools Near North Columbus Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Columbus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3183	746	48	15.5	59.0%	201 (26.9%)	306 (41.0%)	101 (13.5%)	69 (9.2%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	59 (7.9%)	67.3	378^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.7%		67.3	367^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.5%	11	52.6	49.6	48.4	50.9	74.8	31.3	46.5	$8,554	$310	$8,244
Eagle Ridge Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7576 Raider Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3746	674	49	13.8	58.6%	251 (37.2%)	213 (31.6%)	110 (16.3%)	34 (5.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.1%)	52.6	534^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.2%		52.5	529^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.4%	5	42.1	30.1	53.9	44.7	37.6	36.0	47.2	$9,707	$585	$9,122
Blanchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3512 Weems Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2461	470	32	14.9	47.9%	226 (48.1%)	124 (26.4%)	61 (13.0%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.2%)	41.8	665^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.7%		40.1	685^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.8%	20	25.4	34.2	34.2	30.5	43.8	39.2	41.8	$9,375	$464	$8,911
Double Churches Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1213 Double Churches Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2660	461	29	16.1	57.7%	200 (43.4%)	150 (32.5%)	46 (10.0%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.8%)	45.5	620^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.3%		47.6	582^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	53.1%	38	29.3	30.3	53.4	34.5	39.4	35.2	38.6	$8,740	$225	$8,515
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	5801 Armour Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	No	(706) 748-2617	510	31	16.4	25.7%	217 (42.5%)	101 (19.8%)	40 (7.8%)	125 (24.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)	99.6	2^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.8	2^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	99.8%		96.6	84.3	98.9	95.5	95.2	98.9	96.6	$8,707	$225	$8,483
Midland Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7373 Psalmond Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3664	605	36	16.8	47.1%	120 (19.8%)	281 (46.4%)	91 (15.0%)	46 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (10.7%)	51.4	553^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	55.7%		27.4	878^th of 1242 public elementary schools	29.3%	325	41.1	40.2	45.7	43.2	58.6	28.4	27.2	$8,558	$349	$8,209
Allen Elementary School	Public	K-5	5201 23rd Ave	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2418	446	31	14.6	100.0%	143 (32.1%)	121 (27.1%)	146 (32.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	21.7	984^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.2%		29.5	845^th of 1242 public elementary schools	32.0%	139	19.4	14.9	35.3	12.5	23.9	39.7	19.1	$10,716	$791	$9,925
Waddell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Miller Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3722	482	28	16.9	100.0%	42 (8.7%)	365 (75.7%)	40 (8.3%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	17.1	1059^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.1%		24	935^th of 1242 public elementary schools	24.7%	124	33.3	10.8	34.3	20.3	12.2	1.5	19.7	$9,996	$915	$9,082
Gentian Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 Primrose Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3625	446	41	11.0	100.0%	107 (24.0%)	243 (54.5%)	44 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.4%)	25.6	922^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	26.1%		27.1	884^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.8%	38	28.4	28.4	33.3	28.4	25.3	20.5	23.1	$11,376	$1,213	$10,163
Reese Road Leadership Academy	Public	K-5	3100 Reese Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3684	395	31	12.9	80.0%	59 (14.9%)	206 (52.2%)	89 (22.5%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (8.4%)	30.5	845^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.3%		31.8	808^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.9%	37	20.3	39.2	45.9	12.7	36.5	20.3	26.0	$10,230	$849	$9,381

Frequently Asked Questions about North Columbus Elementary

What district is North Columbus Elementary in?

Muscogee County

What schools do graduates of North Columbus Elementary attend?

Students who attend North Columbus Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Veterans Memorial Middle School
High : Northside High School

Is North Columbus Elementary a good school?

North Columbus Elementary ranks 378^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Columbus Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 746 students attended North Columbus Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of North Columbus Elementary?

Students at North Columbus Elementary are 41% African American, 27% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

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