South Columbus Elementary School

1964 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA 31903

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/SOC

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

359

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Columbus Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	104
Black	221
Asian	1
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Black
221 (61.6 %)
Hispanic
104 (29.0 %)
Two or More
23 (6.4 %)
White
9 (2.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)683-8833
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/SOC
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
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 73

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Columbus Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	73
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Columbus Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	183	51%
Male	176	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)