SOUTH COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Columbus Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 534 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, South Columbus Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
South Columbus Elementary School, located at 1964 Torch Hill Road in Columbus, Georgia, is part of the Muscogee County School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children. As an institution within the district, it focuses on delivering core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment intended to promote student growth and development.
The school emphasizes community engagement and works to prepare its students for their future academic careers. By utilizing resources provided by the Muscogee County School District, South Columbus Elementary aims to meet state educational standards through structured curricula and dedicated staff. Families and community members can access further information regarding school events, faculty contacts, and district policies through their official website.
For more information, contact South Columbus Elementary School at (706) 683-8833 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
http://southcolumbus.mcsdga.net/
SOUTH COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, GA with about 534 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Muscogee County
- Total Students:
- 534
- Teachers:
- 31.5
- 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 534 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 73.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- White
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.