Edgewood Elementary School (Closed 2014)

3835 Forest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Edgewood Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(12-13)
70-74%
83%
(12-13)
90-94%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
68%
36%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
345 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Edgewood Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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