Reese Road Leadership Academy

Summary:

Reese Road Leadership Academy is an elementary school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 387 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Reese Road Leadership Academy consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 20.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 29.1% in Muscogee County and 38.4% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.54% to 96.67% over the past few years. Despite spending more per student ($10,230 in 2018-2019) than nearby schools, Reese Road Leadership Academy's academic performance remains low, and the student-teacher ratio is relatively low compared to surrounding schools.

The challenges faced by Reese Road Leadership Academy are not unique, as nearby Georgetown Elementary, Rigdon Road Elementary, and Blanchard Elementary also struggle with low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and implementing more effective, evidence-based strategies will be crucial in improving student outcomes at Reese Road Leadership Academy and throughout the Muscogee County School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3100 Reese Rd
       Columbus, GA  31907


(706) 569-3684

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
845th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Reese Road Leadership Academy usually attend:

High:    Hardaway High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  387

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.1%
Hispanic:
23.0%
White:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Compare Details Reese Road Leadership Academy ranks worse than 67.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.48. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Reese Road Leadership Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reese Road Leadership Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.05 316th 1101 71.3%
2007 63.97 432nd 1125 61.6%
2008 68.67 354th 1134 68.8%
2009 71.63 308th 1133 72.8%
2010 64.28 473rd 1183 60.0%
2011 49.47 725th 1212 40.2%
2012 51.80 698th 1201 41.9%
2013 52.87 704th 1225 42.5%
2014 66.86 459th 1231 62.7%
2015 38.47 753rd 1240 39.3%
2016 39.49 738th 1233 40.1%
2017 34.86 786th 1205 34.8%
2018 32.36 814th 1209 32.7%
2019 26.80 906th 1234 26.6%
2021 21.34 939th 1214 22.7%
2022 23.87 939th 1244 24.5%
2023 31.80 808th 1242 34.9%
2024 30.48 845th 1248 32.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, August 11, 2011

Open Quote My daughter has been attending Reese Road for the past 4 years. I am extremely please with the staff, teachers and especially the principal, Janelle Pendleton. The children have a respect for her and a respect for themselves. Reese Road Leadership Academy has definitely given the students the foundation to become great leaders. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Open Quote There is a sense of community in the school. The principal is a wonderful woman who really cares about the students. There is an awesome staff of teachers as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Reese Road Leadership Academy

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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 503 503
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 546 546
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 548 548
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 615 615
1994 433 183 10 17 2 n/a n/a 0 645
1995 362 149 14 17 3 n/a n/a 0 545
1996 362 149 14 17 3 n/a n/a 0 545
1997 385 191 18 20 2 n/a n/a 0 616
1998 343 214 16 15 2 n/a n/a 0 590
1999 301 244 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2000 230 209 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 219 194 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 209 211 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2003 209 211 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2004 208 222 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 180 207 11 16 1 n/a n/a 33 448
2006 177 228 12 20 0 n/a n/a 33 470
2007 190 238 14 19 0 n/a n/a 30 491
2008 183 253 18 14 0 n/a n/a 47 515
2009 170 249 10 12 0 n/a n/a 47 488
2010 161 267 6 1 0 1 67 0 503
2011 160 276 5 37 0 3 38 0 519
2012 153 293 9 41 2 2 48 0 548
2013 156 291 9 46 3 2 46 0 553
2014 162 303 9 42 5 3 40 0 564
2015 131 264 9 36 3 1 28 0 472
2016 121 265 9 36 3 1 25 0 460
2017 100 286 11 48 4 1 31 0 481
2018 103 283 13 62 4 2 32 0 499
2019 98 254 13 64 2 2 31 0 464
2020 90 234 8 89 1 3 37 0 462
2021 76 248 10 92 2 2 50 0 480
2022 70 209 5 88 0 2 41 0 415
2023 62 190 7 89 0 2 37 0 387

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 Reese Road Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 503 23.0 21.8 11.7
1991 546 25.0 21.8 11
1992 548 24.0 22.8 12.2
1993 615 35.0 17.6 12.8
1994 645 29.4 21.9 14
1995 545 26.0 21.0 18.9
1996 545 26.0 21.0 18.9
1997 616 27.3 22.6 31
1998 590 29.9 19.7 35.9
1999 576 32.5 17.7 30.9
2000 467 26.4 17.7 39.4
2001 433 25.4 17.0 38.6
2002 443 25.2 17.6 41.8
2003 443 25.2 17.6 41.8
2004 452 24.0 18.8 36.3
2005 448 26.9 16.7 41.2
2006 470 27.3 17.2 49.7
2007 491 30.0 16.4 53.4
2008 515 31.0 16.6 53
2009 488 30.1 16.2 54.4
2010 503 29.6 16.9 49.7
2011 519 32.5 15.9 53.2
2012 548 33.0 16.6 59.5
2013 553 32.6 16.9 61.7
2014 564 33.0 17.0 66.5
2015 472 29.0 16.2 70.1
2016 460 28.0 16.4 70.4
2017 481 32.0 15.0 100
2018 499 32.0 15.5 94.4
2019 464 33.2 13.9 94.4
2020 462 33.0 14.0 91.8
2021 480 31.5 15.2 96.7
2022 415 28.0 14.8 n/a
2023 387 32.0 12.0 96.6

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 Reese Road Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 503 23.0 21.8 11.7
1991 546 25.0 21.8 11
1992 548 24.0 22.8 12.2
1993 615 35.0 17.6 12.8
1994 645 29.4 21.9 14
1995 545 26.0 21.0 18.9
1996 545 26.0 21.0 18.9
1997 616 27.3 22.6 31
1998 590 29.9 19.7 35.9
1999 576 32.5 17.7 30.9
2000 467 26.4 17.7 39.4
2001 433 25.4 17.0 38.6
2002 443 25.2 17.6 41.8
2003 443 25.2 17.6 41.8
2004 452 24.0 18.8 36.3
2005 448 26.9 16.7 41.2
2006 470 27.3 17.2 49.7
2007 491 30.0 16.4 53.4
2008 515 31.0 16.6 53
2009 488 30.1 16.2 54.4
2010 503 29.6 16.9 49.7
2011 519 32.5 15.9 53.2
2012 548 33.0 16.6 59.5
2013 553 32.6 16.9 61.7
2014 564 33.0 17.0 66.5
2015 472 29.0 16.2 70.1
2016 460 28.0 16.4 70.4
2017 481 32.0 15.0 100
2018 499 32.0 15.5 94.4
2019 464 33.2 13.9 94.4
2020 462 33.0 14.0 91.8
2021 480 31.5 15.2 96.7
2022 415 28.0 14.8 n/a
2023 387 32.0 12.0 96.6

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 Reese Road Leadership Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $852 (9.4%) $8,207 (90.6%) $9,059
2018 $796 (8.5%) $8,540 (91.5%) $9,336
2019 $849 (8.3%) $9,381 (91.7%) $10,230

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Reese Road Leadership Academy

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 906th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 808th of 1242 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reese Road Leadership Academy)25.634.8
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3426.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reese Road Leadership Academy)37.823.2
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)37.628.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reese Road Leadership Academy)16.231.5
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3027.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Reese Road Leadership Academy)15.239.7
 24.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)32.229.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Reese Road Leadership Academy)36.127.7
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)38.731.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Reese Road Leadership Academy)30.19.2
 20.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)29.221.2
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Reese Road Leadership Academy)42.224.6
 17.6%
   5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)35.129.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students464387
 16.6%
African American254190
 25.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian137
 46.2%
Hispanic6489
 39.1%
Pacific Islander22
White9862
 36.7%
Two or More Races3137
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.4%96.6%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Reese Road Leadership Academy

Students at Reese Road Leadership Academy are 49% African American, 23% Hispanic, 16% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Reese Road Leadership Academy ranks 845th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Reese Road Leadership Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Hardaway High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Reese Road Leadership Academy.


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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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