Montgomery Elementary School

Summary:

Montgomery Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Brookhaven, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 696 students. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montgomery Elementary School consistently outperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 68.1% of 3rd graders, 64.3% of 4th graders, and 83.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.6%, 30.5%, and 40.8% for DeKalb County, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Georgia for several years, with a ranking of 72 out of 1,248 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Montgomery Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 15.9 students per teacher over the past three school years, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.06% to 10.78% over the same period.

While Montgomery Elementary School outperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages, it is also outperforming many of the nearby schools, such as Ashford Park Elementary, Dunwoody Elementary, and Vanderlyn Elementary, which are also highly ranked and high-performing schools. The analysis also includes several nearby schools with varying socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, such as Doraville United Elementary and Cary Reynolds Elementary, which have much higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and lower academic performance compared to Montgomery Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE
       Brookhaven, GA  30319


(678) 676-7502

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Montgomery Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chamblee Middle School
High:    Chamblee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
African American:
15.1%
Asian:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montgomery Elementary School ranks better than 94.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.6. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Montgomery Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.58 481st 1101 56.3%
2007 50.98 644th 1125 42.8%
2008 67.56 371st 1134 67.3%
2009 84.02 115th 1133 89.8%
2010 83.50 123rd 1183 89.6%
2011 80.25 200th 1212 83.5%
2012 84.31 94th 1201 92.2%
2013 79.78 198th 1225 83.8%
2014 79.81 185th 1231 85.0%
2015 93.08 80th 1240 93.5%
2016 92.24 86th 1233 93.0%
2017 84.51 168th 1205 86.1%
2018 88.96 124th 1209 89.7%
2019 89.24 126th 1234 89.8%
2021 83.80 180th 1214 85.2%
2022 89.71 128th 1244 89.7%
2023 93.88 86th 1242 93.1%
2024 94.60 72nd 1248 94.2%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Montgomery Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Friday, April 9, 2021

Open Quote Montgomery Elementary is one of the best kept secrets in DeKalb County. The faculty and staff truly care about children and want to see them achieve and flourish in a loving environment. The PTA and school community truly support the school and initiatives that are being implemented. In addition to gifted certification, teachers are also Orton Gillingham trained. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Open Quote I didn't know what the school was like until my son told me. The teachers are mean to him they tell him he can't do well when he is trying his best. i'd rate 0 stars if i could Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 9, 2014

Open Quote Great school; Great neighborhood; one of the best elementary schools ITP; Very active parent group Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, November 3, 2013

Open Quote This is a great school with very competent and caring teachers. All teachers are gifted certified and the principal holds them all to high standards. Strong PTA and funding. School is on track for STEM certification by 2015. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 1, 2013

Open Quote The parent's make this school! The PTA is awesome! However, because they are so good, the teacher's and administration are lazy. The principal could care less about your children as she is all about the bottom line. If you aren't pouring hundreds of dollars into their school fund and your child isn't the model student, then you can forget about them getting the extra care they need. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Montgomery Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 500 500
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 514 514
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 494 494
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 506 506
1994 285 175 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 249 301 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1996 249 301 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1997 237 256 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1998 205 194 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1999 176 191 14 17 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 173 172 12 15 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2001 156 192 13 19 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 179 158 13 17 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2003 179 158 13 17 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2004 190 145 17 16 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2005 176 113 14 23 0 n/a n/a 15 341
2006 190 111 7 19 0 n/a n/a 12 339
2007 221 103 11 26 0 n/a n/a 13 374
2008 213 78 14 25 0 n/a n/a 15 345
2009 325 71 19 13 0 n/a n/a 22 450
2010 365 100 21 55 0 0 22 0 563
2011 438 96 36 59 2 1 21 0 653
2012 427 85 32 58 2 1 25 0 630
2013 455 88 36 55 2 1 34 0 671
2014 476 96 38 65 2 4 42 0 723
2015 488 101 54 59 2 2 46 0 752
2016 488 100 52 62 3 2 56 0 763
2017 456 105 57 48 3 2 57 0 728
2018 469 103 67 41 1 2 51 0 734
2019 502 100 65 55 2 1 56 0 781
2020 514 109 77 69 2 0 55 0 826
2021 409 105 78 57 2 0 56 0 707
2022 351 106 87 60 2 0 62 0 668
2023 361 105 78 76 1 0 75 0 696

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montgomery Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 500 34.0 14.7 17.6
1991 514 35.0 14.6 21.2
1992 494 24.5 20.1 22.9
1993 506 30.0 16.9 25.1
1994 475 31.0 15.3 0
1995 567 34.0 16.7 28.2
1996 567 34.0 16.7 28.2
1997 508 31.2 16.3 41.3
1998 416 30.0 13.9 45.7
1999 400 32.6 12.3 39.8
2000 373 33.6 11.1 34.6
2001 380 32.4 11.7 37.6
2002 367 29.6 12.4 37.1
2003 367 29.6 12.4 37.1
2004 368 32.1 11.5 34.5
2005 341 30.4 11.2 31.6
2006 339 30.3 11.2 30
2007 374 32.3 11.6 21.9
2008 345 31.2 11.1 18.2
2009 450 38.2 11.8 11.2
2010 563 36.3 15.5 13
2011 653 38.2 17.0 10.9
2012 630 38.2 16.4 10.3
2013 671 37.7 17.7 7.6
2014 723 39.2 18.4 8.4
2015 752 43.0 17.4 8.5
2016 763 43.0 17.7 8.4
2017 728 45.7 15.9 7.4
2018 734 43.7 16.7 7.1
2019 781 44.7 17.4 6.7
2020 826 45.7 18.0 8
2021 707 51.7 13.6 8.1
2022 668 46.7 14.3 n/a
2023 696 43.7 15.9 10.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montgomery Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 500 34.0 14.7 17.6
1991 514 35.0 14.6 21.2
1992 494 24.5 20.1 22.9
1993 506 30.0 16.9 25.1
1994 475 31.0 15.3 0
1995 567 34.0 16.7 28.2
1996 567 34.0 16.7 28.2
1997 508 31.2 16.3 41.3
1998 416 30.0 13.9 45.7
1999 400 32.6 12.3 39.8
2000 373 33.6 11.1 34.6
2001 380 32.4 11.7 37.6
2002 367 29.6 12.4 37.1
2003 367 29.6 12.4 37.1
2004 368 32.1 11.5 34.5
2005 341 30.4 11.2 31.6
2006 339 30.3 11.2 30
2007 374 32.3 11.6 21.9
2008 345 31.2 11.1 18.2
2009 450 38.2 11.8 11.2
2010 563 36.3 15.5 13
2011 653 38.2 17.0 10.9
2012 630 38.2 16.4 10.3
2013 671 37.7 17.7 7.6
2014 723 39.2 18.4 8.4
2015 752 43.0 17.4 8.5
2016 763 43.0 17.7 8.4
2017 728 45.7 15.9 7.4
2018 734 43.7 16.7 7.1
2019 781 44.7 17.4 6.7
2020 826 45.7 18.0 8
2021 707 51.7 13.6 8.1
2022 668 46.7 14.3 n/a
2023 696 43.7 15.9 10.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montgomery Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $464 (5.2%) $8,484 (94.8%) $8,948
2018 $571 (6.4%) $8,305 (93.6%) $8,876
2019 $834 (8.5%) $9,024 (91.5%) $9,859

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 86th of 1242 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)67.774.1
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)33.531.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Elementary School)68.572.4
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)40.133.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)61.769.6
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.430.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Elementary School)59.872.8
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)7864.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Elementary School)67.864.8
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Montgomery Elementary School)70.363.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students781696
 10.9%
African American100105
 5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6578
 20%
Hispanic5576
 38.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White502361
 28.1%
Two or More Races5675
 33.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.7%10.8%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended Montgomery Elementary School.

Students at Montgomery Elementary School are 52% White, 15% African American, 11% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

Yes. Montgomery Elementary School ranks in the top 5.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students who attend Montgomery Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chamblee Middle School
High : Chamblee High School


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