Garrett Elementary School

555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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 (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • 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)
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar

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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1109 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
7%
30%
26%
47%
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
90%
31%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
(22-23)
23.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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