Continental Colony Elementary School

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

371

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Continental Colony Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	12
Black	355
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
355 (95.7 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-8000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 51