North Columbus Elementary

2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/NCE

737 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Columbus Elementary, located on Old Guard Road in Columbus, Georgia, is a primary educational institution operating under the Muscogee County School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students. As part of the broader district system, it follows the state and local curriculum standards designed to foster student growth in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school emphasizes a traditional learning atmosphere, focusing on preparing students for successful transitions to middle school. By leveraging resources provided by the Muscogee County School District, North Columbus Elementary aims to support student development through structured classroom instruction and community engagement. For families seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, registration details, or school-specific extracurricular activities, the school’s official website remains the primary resource for updates and administrative announcements.

737

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Columbus Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	98
Black	315
Asian	69
Two or More	64
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
315 (42.7%)
White
185 (25.1%)
Hispanic
98 (13.3%)
Asian
69 (9.4%)
Two or More
64 (8.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)748-3183
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/NCE
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	593
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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Columbus Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Columbus Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	367	49.8%
Male	370	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)