Summary:
Zip code 31753 is home to just one elementary school, Funston Elementary School, a small rural school in the Colquitt County district serving grades PK through 5 with 376 students.
Funston Elementary is a standout for its remarkable recent turnaround. In just two years, the school jumped from the 36th percentile in state rankings to the 70th percentile, earning a 4-star rating. This improvement is especially visible in 5th grade, where math proficiency surged to 62.2% (well above the state average of 44.1%) and science reached 52.8% (compared to 44.2% statewide). The school also outperforms its district in 3rd grade math (50% vs. 45.1%) and 5th grade math, though 4th grade math lags at 49%, below both district (56.5%) and state (50.1%) averages. Notably, every student at Funston qualifies for free or reduced lunch, yet the school still exceeds state averages in upper-grade math and science—a significant achievement. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 9.3%, far better than the district (15.1%) and state (17.7%), which likely supports academic gains. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $18,752 per pupil and maintaining a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
For parents, Funston Elementary offers a high-resource, high-attendance environment that is clearly on an upward trajectory. The most recent English Language Arts scores (from 2024-2025) were below state averages, but given the dramatic improvements in math and science, updated ELA results will be important to watch. With its small size, strong per-student investment, and proven ability to lift achievement despite high poverty, Funston is a school to watch—and a potential model for rural schools across Georgia.
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