Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garrett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Silas Garrett Elementary School serves the northeast part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 36.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 5.9 miles and the furthest edge located 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garrett Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Garrett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrett Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1109 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
90%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
2%
50%
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garrett Elementary School's ranking?
Garrett Elementary School is ranked #1109 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Garrett Elementary School often compared to?
Garrett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Halcyon Elementary School, Wares Ferry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Garrett Elementary School?
592 students attend Garrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Garrett Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garrett Elementary School?
Garrett Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garrett Elementary School offer ?
Garrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garrett Elementary School part of?
Garrett Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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