Montgomery Elementary School serves 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Montgomery Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montgomery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Montgomery Elementary School's student population of 668 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
668 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Montgomery Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Montgomery Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%

Hispanic
9%
18%

Black
16%
36%

White
53%
37%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery Elementary School's ranking?
Montgomery Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Montgomery Elementary School often compared to?
Montgomery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashford Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Montgomery Elementary School?
668 students attend Montgomery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Montgomery Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montgomery Elementary School offer ?
Montgomery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Montgomery Elementary School part of?
Montgomery Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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