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#485 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 21% in state

Colbert Elementary School

Elementary School · Madison County · Colbert, GA

A Madison County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

255 Colbert School Rd, Colbert, GA 30628

  • Math 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$13,723
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Colbert Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Colbert Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated883/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,882

Median home value

$242,400

Median rent

$922/mo

College educated

25%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30628; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Madison County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Comer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–5Not available392Compare →
Danielsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available690Compare →
Hull-sanford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–5Not available515Compare →
Ila Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–5Not available452Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Madison County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$13,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Colbert Elementary School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Colbert Elementary School

Colbert Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colbert, GA, part of Madison County, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Colbert Elementary School

What grades does Colbert Elementary School serve?

Colbert Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Colbert Elementary School?

Colbert Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colbert Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Colbert Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Colbert Elementary School rank in GA?

Colbert Elementary School ranks #485 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Colbert Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Colbert Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Colbert Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Colbert Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Colbert Elementary School a charter school?

No, Colbert Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Colbert Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Colbert Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colbert Elementary School?

65.7% of students at Colbert Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
Area population (ZIP 30628)
7,261
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
37.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30628; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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