Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colbert Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colbert Elementary School serves the south part of Colbert, GA, covering an area of approximately 33.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colbert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Colbert Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Graduating Independent Productive Citizens
School Rankings
Colbert Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colbert Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colbert Elementary School's ranking?
Colbert Elementary School is ranked #439 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Colbert Elementary School often compared to?
Colbert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hull-sanford Elementary School, Danielsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Colbert Elementary School?
443 students attend Colbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Colbert Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colbert Elementary School?
Colbert Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colbert Elementary School offer ?
Colbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colbert Elementary School part of?
Colbert Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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