Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

Public PK, KG-5

 1400 1st Ave
       Columbus, GA  31901


(706) 748-2702

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
696th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,500 Help


Students who attend Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Eddy Middle School
High:    Jordan Vocational High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.4%
Hispanic:
6.8%
White:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Compare Details Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks worse than 56% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.4%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is 14.7, which is the 15th best among 32 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is $12,500, which is the 2nd highest among 32 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 154th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 24.09 925th 1101 16.0%
2007 33.38 852nd 1125 24.3%
2008 44.42 717th 1134 36.8%
2009 45.19 712th 1133 37.2%
2010 40.34 817th 1183 30.9%
2011 28.51 981st 1212 19.1%
2012 25.00 990th 1201 17.6%
2013 32.61 950th 1225 22.4%
2014 26.03 1010th 1231 18.0%
2015 26.60 922nd 1240 25.6%
2016 47.03 610th 1233 50.5%
2017 41.06 685th 1205 43.2%
2018 46.60 607th 1209 49.8%
2019 34.10 804th 1234 34.8%
2021 22.52 916th 1214 24.5%
2022 35.01 775th 1244 37.7%
2023 39.41 696th 1242 44.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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by a principal
Sunday, February 4, 2024

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

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



Enrollment information for Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 100 373 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 100 373 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 134 454 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 123 405 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1999 90 389 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 97 405 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 86 377 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 90 366 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2003 90 366 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2004 81 348 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2005 55 339 2 10 0 n/a n/a 18 424
2006 60 379 3 12 0 n/a n/a 27 481
2007 51 425 4 10 0 n/a n/a 26 516
2008 39 452 6 8 2 n/a n/a 30 537
2009 40 456 5 10 1 n/a n/a 37 549
2010 34 463 6 0 1 0 47 0 551
2011 27 468 8 24 1 0 18 0 546
2012 24 462 7 25 1 0 17 0 536
2013 26 473 4 31 0 0 16 0 550
2014 22 466 6 28 0 0 19 0 541
2015 22 417 3 32 0 0 12 0 486
2016 15 233 4 33 0 0 9 0 294
2017 20 270 3 26 0 0 11 0 330
2018 24 238 1 24 0 0 15 0 302
2019 16 267 1 24 0 0 13 0 321
2020 20 253 0 20 0 1 12 0 306
2021 19 234 0 18 0 0 18 0 289
2022 19 250 1 20 0 0 18 0 308
2023 21 258 3 22 0 0 21 0 325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 476 27.0 17.6 85.7
1996 476 27.0 17.6 85.7
1997 595 35.3 16.9 80
1998 538 38.9 13.8 92.9
1999 488 39.5 12.4 84.8
2000 508 36.0 14.1 86.4
2001 473 36.0 13.1 89.2
2002 466 32.6 14.3 81.1
2003 466 32.6 14.3 81.1
2004 437 32.1 13.6 82.6
2005 424 32.3 13.1 88.2
2006 481 35.0 13.7 87.7
2007 516 36.5 14.1 88.2
2008 537 38.0 14.1 94.9
2009 549 39.9 13.8 92.4
2010 551 38.3 14.3 82
2011 546 36.8 14.8 84.8
2012 536 38.5 13.9 87.5
2013 550 36.3 15.1 92
2014 541 34.5 15.6 99.4
2015 486 28.0 17.3 100
2016 294 20.0 14.7 99
2017 330 23.0 14.3 100
2018 302 21.5 14.0 94.4
2019 321 23.0 13.9 94.4
2020 306 21.0 14.5 91.8
2021 289 24.0 12.0 96.5
2022 308 23.2 13.2 n/a
2023 325 22.0 14.7 96.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 476 27.0 17.6 85.7
1996 476 27.0 17.6 85.7
1997 595 35.3 16.9 80
1998 538 38.9 13.8 92.9
1999 488 39.5 12.4 84.8
2000 508 36.0 14.1 86.4
2001 473 36.0 13.1 89.2
2002 466 32.6 14.3 81.1
2003 466 32.6 14.3 81.1
2004 437 32.1 13.6 82.6
2005 424 32.3 13.1 88.2
2006 481 35.0 13.7 87.7
2007 516 36.5 14.1 88.2
2008 537 38.0 14.1 94.9
2009 549 39.9 13.8 92.4
2010 551 38.3 14.3 82
2011 546 36.8 14.8 84.8
2012 536 38.5 13.9 87.5
2013 550 36.3 15.1 92
2014 541 34.5 15.6 99.4
2015 486 28.0 17.3 100
2016 294 20.0 14.7 99
2017 330 23.0 14.3 100
2018 302 21.5 14.0 94.4
2019 321 23.0 13.9 94.4
2020 306 21.0 14.5 91.8
2021 289 24.0 12.0 96.5
2022 308 23.2 13.2 n/a
2023 325 22.0 14.7 96.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $884 (8.9%) $9,061 (91.1%) $9,946
2018 $964 (8.1%) $10,996 (91.9%) $11,960
2019 $1,052 (8.4%) $11,448 (91.6%) $12,500

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 804th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 696th of 1242 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy)22.225
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3426.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy)27.828.1
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)37.628.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy)28.811.6
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3027.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy)34.611.6
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)32.229.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy)45.751.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)38.731.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy)3748.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)29.221.2
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy)43.554.8
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)35.129.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students321325
 1.2%
African American267258
 3.4%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2422
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1621
 31.3%
Two or More Races1321
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.4%96.6%
 2.2%


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Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks 696th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy are 79% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% White, 6% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Eddy Middle School
High : Jordan Vocational High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy.


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