Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dimon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dimon Elementary serves the south part of Columbus, GA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dimon Elementary School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dimon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dimon Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1773 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
75%
36%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dynamic Dolphins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dimon Elementary School's ranking?
Dimon Elementary School is ranked #1773 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dimon Elementary School often compared to?
Dimon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dimon Elementary School?
358 students attend Dimon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dimon Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dimon Elementary School?
Dimon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dimon Elementary School offer ?
Dimon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dimon Elementary School part of?
Dimon Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.
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