- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, GA
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130387001388
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 17
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks #8 of 17 schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 130387001388 · Columbus, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 17.4:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school 382
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
382 students
What this shows Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy compares
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.8%
White 4.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Columbus Elementary
Standard public school
737 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Eagle Ridge Academy
Standard public school
658 students 14:1 students per teacher
Clubview Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Double Churches Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
River Road Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
How many students attend Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?
96.6% of students at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is African American at 79.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks #8 of 17 schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.