Funston Elementary School

137 North Academy Street
Funston, GA 31753

fes.colquitt.schooldesk.net/

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Funston Elementary School, located at 137 North Academy Street in Funston, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Colquitt County School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal development of its students in a supportive environment. The school prioritizes core curriculum instruction while emphasizing the development of essential life skills, aiming to prepare young learners for future success as they progress through their educational journey.

The school functions as an integral part of the larger Colquitt County school system, benefiting from the district's broader resources and educational standards. By maintaining a localized presence in the small town of Funston, the school emphasizes a close-knit culture where teachers, staff, and families collaborate to support student achievement. Those looking for detailed information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or specific district policies can visit their official website at http://ccweb.colquitt.k12.ga.us/funston/.

386

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Funston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	204
Black	56
Asian	2
Two or More	13

Hispanic
204 (52.8 %)
White
111 (28.8 %)
Black
56 (14.5 %)
Two or More
13 (3.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Colquitt County
Phone:	(229)941-2626
Website:	http://fes.colquitt.schooldesk.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
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 44

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 51