Montgomery County Elementary School

Summary:

Montgomery County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 453 students in grades PK-5 in Ailey, Georgia, which is part of the Montgomery County School District.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student, its academic performance is significantly below the state average. On the Georgia Milestones Assessments, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 23% to 49.1% across different grade levels and subjects, compared to the state averages of 37% to 48.2%. This underperformance is particularly evident when compared to nearby schools, such as Toombs Central Elementary School, which consistently outperforms Montgomery County Elementary School. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 94.9% to 94.92% over the past few years, may be a significant factor contributing to its academic challenges.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student, these factors do not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. This suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices and resource allocation to better support the unique needs of its student population. By learning from the strategies employed by higher-performing nearby schools in similar socioeconomic contexts, Montgomery County Elementary School may be able to identify and implement effective approaches to address its academic challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 900 Martin Luther King Dr
       Ailey, GA  30410


(912) 583-2279

District: Montgomery County

SchoolDigger Rank:
721st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Montgomery County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Montgomery County Middle School
High:    Montgomery County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
African American:
28.0%
Hispanic:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.9% Help


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Compare Details Montgomery County Elementary School ranks worse than 57.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.39. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Montgomery County:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County 95th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 37.97 791st 1125 29.7%
2008 36.13 805th 1134 29.0%
2009 38.81 794th 1133 29.9%
2010 49.22 715th 1183 39.6%
2011 47.94 744th 1212 38.6%
2012 43.93 804th 1201 33.1%
2013 43.53 831st 1225 32.2%
2014 33.08 943rd 1231 23.4%
2015 21.74 988th 1240 20.3%
2016 25.34 911th 1233 26.1%
2017 20.17 973rd 1205 19.3%
2018 21.03 966th 1209 20.1%
2019 41.78 705th 1234 42.9%
2021 31.31 791st 1214 34.8%
2022 35.42 769th 1244 38.2%
2023 37.76 730th 1242 41.2%
2024 38.39 721st 1248 42.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montgomery County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 367 203 2 63 1 n/a n/a 8 644
2008 324 181 1 53 1 n/a n/a 6 566
2009 325 181 3 48 0 n/a n/a 8 565
2010 306 179 0 58 0 1 9 0 553
2011 284 180 2 60 0 0 9 0 535
2012 314 177 0 72 0 0 19 0 582
2013 254 149 2 67 0 1 22 0 495
2014 239 145 3 66 0 1 22 0 476
2015 225 158 6 71 0 1 25 0 486
2016 196 162 5 77 1 1 16 0 458
2017 190 154 6 62 1 1 23 0 437
2018 209 141 4 65 1 1 32 0 453
2019 185 133 4 64 1 0 30 0 417
2020 190 131 4 78 2 0 25 0 430
2021 205 126 4 72 1 0 23 0 431
2022 193 134 4 74 1 0 28 0 434
2023 218 127 4 68 0 0 36 0 453

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 County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 644 52.1 12.4 73
2008 566 49.0 11.6 74.1
2009 565 43.5 13.0 77.6
2010 553 43.3 12.7 81.2
2011 535 42.3 12.6 81.5
2012 582 42.1 13.8 83.5
2013 495 33.5 14.7 83.2
2014 476 37.5 12.6 89.7
2015 486 37.0 13.1 99
2016 458 40.0 11.4 99.3
2017 437 34.9 12.5 100
2018 453 30.7 14.7 100
2019 417 32.9 12.6 100
2020 430 35.0 12.2 94.7
2021 431 32.9 13.1 94.9
2022 434 33.6 12.9 n/a
2023 453 36.4 12.4 94.9

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 County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 644 52.1 12.4 73
2008 566 49.0 11.6 74.1
2009 565 43.5 13.0 77.6
2010 553 43.3 12.7 81.2
2011 535 42.3 12.6 81.5
2012 582 42.1 13.8 83.5
2013 495 33.5 14.7 83.2
2014 476 37.5 12.6 89.7
2015 486 37.0 13.1 99
2016 458 40.0 11.4 99.3
2017 437 34.9 12.5 100
2018 453 30.7 14.7 100
2019 417 32.9 12.6 100
2020 430 35.0 12.2 94.7
2021 431 32.9 13.1 94.9
2022 434 33.6 12.9 n/a
2023 453 36.4 12.4 94.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montgomery County Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,489 (14.0%) $9,165 (86.0%) $10,654
2018 $991 (10.2%) $8,712 (89.8%) $9,703
2019 $996 (8.8%) $10,347 (91.2%) $11,344

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 705th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 730th of 1242 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County Elementary School)39.622.6
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County)39.622.6
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Elementary School)58.540.3
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County)58.540.3
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County Elementary School)23.935.1
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County)23.935.1
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Elementary School)14.139.2
 25.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County)14.139.2
 25.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County Elementary School)46.730
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County)46.730
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Elementary School)1016.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County)1016.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Montgomery County Elementary School)51.733.3
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Montgomery County)51.733.3
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students417453
 8.6%
African American133127
 4.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic6468
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White185218
 17.8%
Two or More Races3036
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%94.9%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery County Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Montgomery County Elementary School.

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

Middle : Montgomery County Middle School
High : Montgomery County High School

Students at Montgomery County Elementary School are 48% White, 28% African American, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Montgomery County Elementary School ranks 721st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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