Montgomery County Elementary School

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

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:
721^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,344

Students who attend Montgomery County Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 440

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.9%

African American:

27.3%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montgomery County Elementary School ranks worse than 57.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Montgomery County Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.9%), African American (27.3%), Hispanic (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery County Elementary School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Montgomery County Elementary School employs 37.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery County Elementary School is $11,344.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Montgomery County:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County 95^th 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
2007	37.97	791^st	1125	29.7%
2008	36.13	805^th	1134	29.0%
2009	38.81	794^th	1133	29.9%
2010	49.22	715^th	1183	39.6%
2011	47.94	744^th	1212	38.6%
2012	43.93	804^th	1201	33.1%
2013	43.53	831^st	1225	32.2%
2014	33.08	943^rd	1231	23.4%
2015	21.74	988^th	1240	20.3%
2016	25.34	911^th	1233	26.1%
2017	20.17	973^rd	1205	19.3%
2018	21.03	966^th	1209	20.1%
2019	41.78	705^th	1234	42.9%
2021	31.31	791^st	1214	34.8%
2022	35.42	769^th	1244	38.2%
2023	37.76	730^th	1242	41.2%
2024	38.39	721^st	1248	42.2%

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

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
2024	224	120	2	64	0	0	30	0	440

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
2024	440	37.1	11.8	93.4

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
2024	440	37.1	11.8	93.4

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 705^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 730^th 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)	39.6	22.6	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County)	39.6	22.6	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Elementary School)	58.5	40.3	18.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County)	58.5	40.3	18.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County Elementary School)	23.9	35.1	11.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County)	23.9	35.1	11.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Elementary School)	14.1	39.2	25.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County)	14.1	39.2	25.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County Elementary School)	46.7	30	16.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County)	46.7	30	16.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County Elementary School)	10	16.7	6.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County)	10	16.7	6.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Montgomery County Elementary School)	51.7	33.3	18.4%
5th Grade Science (Montgomery County)	51.7	33.3	18.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	417	453	8.6%
African American	133	127	4.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	64	68	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	185	218	17.8%
Two or More Races	30	36	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	94.9%	5.1%

Schools Near Montgomery County Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montgomery County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Martin Luther King Dr	Ailey	30410	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 583-2279	440	37	11.8	93.4%	224 (50.9%)	120 (27.3%)	64 (14.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	38.4	721^st of 1248 public elementary schools	42.2%		37.8	730^th of 1242 public elementary schools	41.2%	9	31.6	23.0	45.8	49.1	37.7	26.4	27.8	$11,344	$996	$10,347
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School	Public	2-5	205 Waters Dr	Vidalia	30474	Toombs County	Vidalia City	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 537-4755	639	43	14.9	86.9%	211 (33.0%)	332 (52.0%)	60 (9.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.2%)	24	942^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	24.5%		29.9	839^th of 1242 public elementary schools	32.4%	103	10.4	18.7	31.0	31.8	24.7	34.2	28.4	$7,963	$873	$7,090
J. D. Dickerson Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	800 North St E	Vidalia	30474	Toombs County	Vidalia City	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 537-3421	464	32	14.4	95.9%	134 (28.9%)	238 (51.3%)	60 (12.9%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)								(n/a)								$11,051	$1,060	$9,992
Wheeler County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Snowhill Road	Alamo	30411	Wheeler County	Wheeler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 568-7159	421	33	12.9	100.0%	234 (55.6%)	163 (38.7%)	21 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	54.4	511^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.1%		53.7	518^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.3%	7	24.5	20.4	46.0	47.2	51.9	60.0	56.0	$10,907	$698	$10,209
Lyons Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	600 Bulldog Rd	Lyons	30436	Toombs County	Toombs County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 526-8391	574	42	13.6	100.0%	259 (45.1%)	129 (22.5%)	150 (26.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.9%)								(n/a)								$10,986	$1,804	$9,182
Lyons Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	803 S State St	Lyons	30436	Toombs County	Toombs County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 526-5816	442	39	11.3	100.0%	202 (45.7%)	87 (19.7%)	123 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	26 (5.9%)	55.5	497^th of 1248 public elementary schools	60.2%		58.6	460^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.0%	37	35.8	31.0	34.0	54.0	56.1	36.9	58.2	$10,650	$1,672	$8,978
Treutlen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7892 Ga Highway 29	Soperton	30457	Treutlen County	Treutlen County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 529-7161	481	42	11.3	89.4%	272 (56.5%)	163 (33.9%)	22 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	63.1	422^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	66.2%		47.6	581^st of 1242 public elementary schools	53.2%	159	42.6	34.2	58.3	73.8	52.1	41.7	36.7	$9,184	$889	$8,296
Toombs Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6287 US Highway 1 S	Lyons	30436	Toombs County	Toombs County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 565-7781	495	37	13.4	68.3%	354 (71.5%)	21 (4.2%)	112 (22.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	84.4	185^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.2%		78.6	244^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.4%	59	49.2	60.9	70.1	49.2	67.2	67.2	68.7	$9,817	$1,072	$8,745
Telfair County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	532 E Oak St	Mc Rae Helena	31055	Telfair County	Telfair County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 868-7483	829	52	16.0	97.0%	385 (46.4%)	331 (39.9%)	64 (7.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.4%)	35	775^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.9%		30.5	824^th of 1242 public elementary schools	33.7%	49	37.3	16.3	31.5	45.8	40.4	22.8	31.0	$9,673	$1,453	$8,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery County Elementary School

What district is Montgomery County Elementary School in?

Montgomery County

How many students attend Montgomery County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Montgomery County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Montgomery County Elementary School?

Students at Montgomery County Elementary School are 51% White, 27% African American, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Montgomery County Elementary School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Montgomery County Elementary School attend?

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

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

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