North Columbus Elementary

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:
378th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend North Columbus Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Veterans Memorial Middle School
High:    Northside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  745

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.1%
White:
31.1%
Hispanic:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Compare Details North Columbus Elementary ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.32. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 56.31 558th 1134 50.8%
2009 55.74 554th 1133 51.1%
2010 70.71 358th 1183 69.7%
2011 63.46 516th 1212 57.4%
2012 64.93 487th 1201 59.5%
2013 44.41 815th 1225 33.5%
2014 51.90 714th 1231 42.0%
2015 56.26 495th 1240 60.1%
2016 68.22 342nd 1233 72.3%
2017 65.54 367th 1205 69.5%
2018 65.06 377th 1209 68.8%
2019 66.09 377th 1234 69.4%
2021 70.75 320th 1214 73.6%
2022 63.54 414th 1244 66.7%
2023 67.30 367th 1242 70.5%
2024 67.32 378th 1248 69.7%
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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 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

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

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

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 North Columbus Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

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

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Columbus Elementary)58.744.1
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3426.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Columbus Elementary)61.150.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)37.628.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Columbus Elementary)44.543.1
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3027.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Columbus Elementary)47.355.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)32.229.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Columbus Elementary)58.148.9
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)38.731.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Columbus Elementary)51.636.3
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)29.221.2
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (North Columbus Elementary)4650.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)35.129.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students693745
 7.5%
African American188269
 43.1%
American Indian03
Asian5267
 28.8%
Hispanic105112
 6.7%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White298232
 22.1%
Two or More Races4958
 18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%52.1%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Columbus Elementary

Students at North Columbus Elementary are 36% African American, 31% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

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

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

Middle : Veterans Memorial Middle School
High : Northside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 745 students attended North Columbus Elementary.


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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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