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#1239 of 2,268 schools in GA
Funston Elementary School
Elementary School · Colquitt County · Funston, GA
A Colquitt County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 40, Funston, GA 31753
- Math 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Funston Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Funston 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
42.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 224 | Compare → |
| Norman Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 599 | Compare → |
| Okapilco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 359 | Compare → |
| Sunset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 594 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Colquitt County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Funston Elementary School is listed in Colquitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Funston Elementary School
Funston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Funston, GA, part of Colquitt County, serving approximately 395 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,239 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Funston Elementary School
What grades does Funston Elementary School serve?
Funston Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Funston Elementary School?
Funston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Funston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Funston Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Funston Elementary School rank in GA?
Funston Elementary School ranks #1,239 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Funston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Funston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Funston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Funston Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Funston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Funston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Funston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Funston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Funston Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Funston 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Colquitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (229) 941-2626
- Area population (ZIP 31753)
- 55
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 31753; 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
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