- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ailey, GA
Montgomery County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130375003432
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery County Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 435
- students enrolled
Montgomery County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Georgia
NCES ID 130375003432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Montgomery County Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130375003432 · Ailey, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 12.1:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery County High School (264 students)
Montgomery County Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Montgomery County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montgomery County Elementary School
435 students
- Montgomery Cou
Montgomery County High School
264 students
- Montgomery Cou
Montgomery County Middle School
203 students
What this shows Montgomery County Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery County Elementary School compares
Montgomery County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$15,683
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Montgomery County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $15,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County Elementary School
How many students attend Montgomery County Elementary School?
Montgomery County Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ailey, GA. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery County Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery County Elementary School?
94.9% of students at Montgomery County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery County Elementary School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Ailey, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery County Elementary School?
Montgomery County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Montgomery County Elementary School, Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (264 students) and Montgomery County Middle School (203 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.