Comer Elementary School

www.madison.k12.ga.us/schools/comerelementary/

386 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Comer Elementary School, located at 565 Gholston St in Comer, Georgia, serves as a primary educational anchor within the Madison County School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves students in the surrounding area by offering a foundational curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the local Comer community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Madison County School System, prioritizing student-centered instruction and the use of modern educational resources. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on academic standards, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. By balancing core academic subjects with a focus on holistic student development, Comer Elementary strives to create a safe and productive atmosphere where young learners can build the essential skills needed for their future academic careers.

386

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Comer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	16
Black	45
Asian	46
Two or More	11

White
268 (69.4 %)
Asian
46 (11.9 %)
Black
45 (11.7 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.1 %)
Two or More
11 (2.8 %)

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:	Madison County
Phone:	(706)783-2797
Website:	http://www.madison.k12.ga.us/schools/comerelementary/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 65