Maxwell Elementary School

520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
447 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Maxwell Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
18%
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Black
73%
36%
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White
20%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Maxwell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Maxwell Elementary School?
447 students attend Maxwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Maxwell Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell Elementary School?
Maxwell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maxwell Elementary School offer ?
Maxwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Maxwell Elementary School part of?
Maxwell Elementary School is part of Mcduffie County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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