Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is 0.34, 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)
#1049 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
36%
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30-34%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
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Black
81%
36%
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White
6%
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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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy 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
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy's ranking?
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is ranked #1049 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy often compared to?
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Dimon Elementary School, Hannan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?
308 students attend Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy offer ?
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy part of?
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is part of Muscogee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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