CONTINENTAL COLONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Continental Colony Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 452 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Continental Colony Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Continental Colony Elementary School is a public school located in the Sandtown area of Southwest Atlanta, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with a commitment to student growth, community engagement, and academic achievement. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to supporting the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing the development of literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills to prepare children for middle school success.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Continental Colony Elementary serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding Hogan Road community. The school actively works to foster a supportive atmosphere through various programs and partnerships designed to encourage parent involvement and student enrichment. By focusing on creating a safe and nurturing campus culture, Continental Colony strives to empower its young learners to reach their full potential while navigating the challenges and opportunities of the urban educational landscape.
For more information, contact Continental Colony Elementary School at (404) 802-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8000
CONTINENTAL COLONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atlanta, GA with about 452 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 452
- Teachers:
- 36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 452 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CONTINENTAL COLONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.