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Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

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Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks 765 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

765^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 38% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is a public elementary school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 347 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 206 districts in the state, Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy stands out as a high-performing school in the area.

One of the key factors that sets Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy apart is its consistently strong academic performance. The school outperforms the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 46.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 24.6% in the district and 34.9% statewide. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than many of the nearby schools, such as Rigdon Road Elementary, River Road Elementary, and Brewer Elementary.

Despite serving a high-needs population, with 96.62% to 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy has been able to achieve strong academic results. This suggests the school is effectively utilizing its resources and funding to support student learning. The school's magnet status may also contribute to its success, as it likely attracts students from a wider geographic area, which could lead to a more diverse student population and additional resources.

382

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,120

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901

(706) 748-2702

District: Muscogee County

Students who attend Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Eddy Middle School
High:	Jordan Vocational High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.1%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 26th percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (31% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Science scores 23 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg29%

Georgia avg42%

765^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 29Elementary Schools in the Muscogee County

155^th of 206Muscogee County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	765 of 1238	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.1	661 of 1248	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	696 of 1242	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.0	775 of 1244	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.5	916 of 1214	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.1	804 of 1234	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.6	607 of 1209	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.1	685 of 1205	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.0	610 of 1233	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	26.6	922 of 1240	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	26.0	1010 of 1231	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.6	950 of 1225	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.0	990 of 1201	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	28.5	981 of 1212	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	40.3	817 of 1183	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.2	712 of 1133	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.4	717 of 1134	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	33.4	852 of 1125	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	24.1	925 of 1101	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics34%-11 vs state

English Language Arts32%-7 vs state

Science20%-23 vs state

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What people are saying

by a principal
Sunday, February 4, 2024

Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is an exceptional school for families looking for a positive school climate. The faculty and staff are friendly, resourceful, family-oriented, and challenge students academically to make academic gains. The school is an engineering magnet. Students have a variety of opportunities to participate in STEAM integrated activities to include after school programs and clubs. Interested families should reach out to the school for details about the magnet program. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

I don't know who rated this school but let me tell you what i've seen after traveling all over the world with the military...These are some of the best teachers & educators who are willing to go above and beyond for these kids. My daughters teacher made poodle skirts for their 50th day of school and celebrated the 50"s. they were amazing made out of felt. No one in all the years that i've had children in school. Ms. Heath is so talented as a teacher. Love Love Love the teaching ability of this school. They are strict but this is what it takes to have children excel. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 29, 2016

Great School! My children and I have had an awesome experience with everyone at Downtown Elementary. Great place to learn!!!!! Close Quote

Schools Near Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1400 1st Ave	Columbus	31901	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 748-2702	382	26	14.9	100.0%	17 (4.5%)	302 (79.1%)	34 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.8%)	34.4	765^th of 1238 public elementary schools	38.2%		42.1	661^st of 1248 public elementary schools	47.0%	104	46.5	17.9	29.5	44.2	30.8	27.3	20.5	$17,120	$1,176	$15,944
Hannan Elementary	Public	K-5	1338 Talbotton Rd	Columbus	31901	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2744	322	30	10.5	100.0%	37 (11.5%)	235 (73.0%)	20 (6.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.1%)	31.3	815^th of 1238 public elementary schools	34.2%		30	855^th of 1248 public elementary schools	31.5%	40	25.9	26.5	39.3	16.7	12.2	37.5	39.3	$19,254	$2,685	$16,569
Fox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 38th St	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2723	383	28	13.6	100.0%	30 (7.8%)	296 (77.3%)	17 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.4%)	4.3	1238^th of 1238 public elementary schools	0.0%		7.2	1228^th of 1248 public elementary schools	1.6%	10	3.2	8.3	11.1	7.9	11.1	2.8	2.9	$15,350	$1,520	$13,830
Davis Elementary School	Public	K-5	1822 Shepherd Dr	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2638	387	30	13.1	100.0%	20 (5.2%)	320 (82.7%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (8.5%)	4.4	1237^th of 1238 public elementary schools	0.1%		9.8	1192^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	4.5%	45	8.9	7.2	5.5	6.3	4.8	5.5	8.2	$15,460	$1,631	$13,829
Wynnton Elementary School	Public	K-5	2303 Wynnton Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-3147	332	29	11.6	100.0%	43 (13.0%)	225 (67.8%)	32 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.6%)	24.6	933^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	24.6%		30.9	835^th of 1248 public elementary schools	33.1%	98	19.3	22.0	46.2	15.8	24.0	16.9	29.2	$17,237	$1,400	$15,838
Johnson Elementary School	Public	K-5	3700 Woodlawn Ave	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2795	336	31	11.0	100.0%	106 (31.5%)	138 (41.1%)	45 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (13.4%)	11.5	1154^th of 1238 public elementary schools	6.8%		26.5	905^th of 1248 public elementary schools	27.5%	249	22.4	9.6	16.3	15.5	19.2	11.6	14.0	$17,567	$2,538	$15,029
Rigdon Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1320 Rigdon Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-2989	437	32	13.8	100.0%	25 (5.7%)	343 (78.5%)	31 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.5%)	8	1206^th of 1238 public elementary schools	2.6%		9.9	1189^th of 1248 public elementary schools	4.7%	17	10.0	12.0	19.6	6.0	18.0	1.8	16.4	$17,132	$2,196	$14,936
River Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	516 Heath Dr	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-3072	454	33	13.7	100.0%	90 (19.8%)	123 (27.1%)	204 (44.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.5%)	13.2	1127^th of 1238 public elementary schools	9.0%		17	1061^st of 1248 public elementary schools	15.0%	66	10.1	10.6	25.0	18.8	18.8	21.4	26.8	$15,216	$1,118	$14,098
Brewer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2951 Martin Luther King	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2479	367	36	10.2	100.0%	10 (2.7%)	231 (62.9%)	103 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)								(n/a)								$20,971	$1,840	$19,131
Clubview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2836 Edgewood Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 565-3017	566	38	14.8	65.7%	257 (45.4%)	181 (32.0%)	63 (11.1%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (9.4%)	54.2	512^th of 1238 public elementary schools	58.6%		60.8	448^th of 1248 public elementary schools	64.1%	64	44.4	45.8	43.8	37.8	62.7	31.3	32.3	$14,914	$919	$13,995

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

How many students attend Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 382 students attended Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?

Students at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy are 79% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% White.

What schools do graduates of Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy attend?

Students who attend Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eddy Middle School
High : Jordan Vocational High School

Is Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy a good school?

Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks 765^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy in?

Muscogee County

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