South Columbia Elementary School

www.ccboe.net

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Columbia Elementary School, located at 325 McCormick Road in Martinez, Georgia, is a public institution operating under the Columbia County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It is committed to building a strong foundation for young learners, emphasizing core subjects, character development, and social-emotional growth to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of the Columbia County school system, a district recognized for its focus on rigorous standards and community involvement. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or enrollment procedures can find comprehensive resources on the official district website at [www.ccboe.net](http://www.ccboe.net). The school serves as a central hub for the Martinez community, working closely with parents and local stakeholders to maintain a collaborative approach to student achievement and school culture.

456

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Columbia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	63
Black	114
Asian	23
Two or More	37
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
211 (46.3 %)
Black
114 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
63 (13.8 %)
Two or More
37 (8.1 %)
Asian
23 (5.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Columbia County
Phone:	(706)863-3220
Website:	http://www.ccboe.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 81