Colbert Elementary School

www.madison.k12.ga.us/o/ce

443 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Colbert Elementary School, located in Colbert, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Madison County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and character development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the needs of its young learners. The faculty and staff emphasize a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to build a strong educational foundation that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Colbert Elementary is known for its strong community atmosphere and focus on student engagement. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a clear commitment to utilizing local resources to enhance the student experience. With a focus on promoting both social-emotional growth and core academic skills, the school serves as a central hub for the Colbert community, dedicated to nurturing well-rounded and motivated students.

443

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colbert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	91
Black	63
Asian	6
Two or More	30

White
253 (57.1%)
Hispanic
91 (20.5%)
Black
63 (14.2%)
Two or More
30 (6.8%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)

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:	Madison County
Phone:	(706)788-2341
Website:	http://www.madison.k12.ga.us/o/ce
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 81