Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Montgomery County 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Montgomery County Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Ailey, GA, encompassing approximately 243.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 9 miles and the furthest edge located 17.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montgomery County Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1146 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery County Elementary School's ranking?
Montgomery County Elementary School is ranked #1146 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Montgomery County Elementary School?
435 students attend Montgomery County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Montgomery County Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montgomery County Elementary School?
Montgomery County Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montgomery County Elementary School offer ?
Montgomery County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montgomery County Elementary School part of?
Montgomery County Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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