North Columbia Elementary School

www.ccboe.net

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Columbia Elementary School is a public school located in Appling, Georgia, serving students within the Columbia County School District. Situated in a growing suburban area, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academics, character development, and student engagement. It aims to foster a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while preparing for the transition to middle school.

As part of the Columbia County School system, the school benefits from the district’s focus on integrating technology and maintaining high standards for student performance. The faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a community-oriented atmosphere, often encouraging parental involvement to strengthen the educational partnership between home and school. Those interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news regarding staff and curriculum can access further information through the district’s official website at [www.ccboe.net](http://www.ccboe.net).

460

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Columbia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	26
Black	28
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
379 (82.4%)
Black
28 (6.1%)
Hispanic
26 (5.7%)
Two or More
25 (5.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Columbia County
Phone:	(706)541-1158
Website:	http://www.ccboe.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 59

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 71