St. Marys Video and Communication Technology

4408 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/STM

450 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

St. Marys Video and Communication Technology Magnet Academy, located in Columbus, Georgia, is a specialized school within the Muscogee County School District. As a magnet institution, its core mission centers on integrating media literacy, video production, and communication technology into a rigorous academic curriculum. The school provides students with hands-on experience using industry-standard tools, allowing them to explore digital storytelling, broadcast journalism, and multimedia design alongside their core educational requirements.

By fostering a learning environment that emphasizes creativity and technical proficiency, St. Marys prepares students for future pathways in digital media and communications. The academy serves as a specialized hub that encourages critical thinking and collaboration, aiming to equip its students with both the artistic vision and the technical skills necessary to succeed in a technology-driven world. Its programs are designed to inspire innovation, ensuring that students graduate with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively communicate in the modern digital age.

450

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Marys Video and Communication Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	20
Black	392
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

Black
392 (87.1 %)
Two or More
30 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.4 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)683-8841
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/STM
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for St. Marys Video and Communication Technology
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for St. Marys Video and Communication Technology
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	48.4%
Male	232	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)