Colbert Elementary School
Colbert Elementary School serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Colbert Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Colbert Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Colbert Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 449 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Colbert Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Colbert Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #494 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 15% |
| Black | 12% | 37% |
| White | 59% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Colbert Elementary School is Foothills Charter High School (central Office - Madison) (5.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Coile Middle School (5.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Athens Coile Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 721 students10
5.5 miles
110 Old Elberton Rd
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5318 5.5 6-8 721 - Hull Hull-sanford Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 38%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 594 students10
5.5 miles
9193 Fortson Store Rd
Hull, GA 30646
(706) 353-7888 5.5 PK-5 594 - Danielsville Danielsville Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 463 students10
5.6 miles
900 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2181 5.6 PK-5 463 - Danielsville Foothills Charter High School (central Office - Madison) Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,258 student10
5.7 miles
600 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2191 5.7 9-12 1,258 - Danielsville Madison County High School Math: 42% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,441 student10
5.7 miles
600 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2197 5.7 9-12 1,441
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