Maxwell Elementary School

520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Maxwell Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Maxwell Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
71%
36%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Maxwell Elementary School?
456 students attend Maxwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Maxwell Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell Elementary School?
Maxwell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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