Garrett Elementary School

www.mps.k12.al.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=79

564 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garrett Elementary School is a public school located in Montgomery, Alabama, serving students within the Montgomery Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student success. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, focusing on both core academic subjects and the holistic growth of each child.

The school community places a strong value on parent and community involvement to enhance the educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, Garrett Elementary encourages students to engage with their peers and explore their interests in a safe, nurturing setting. For families seeking the most current information regarding registration, school events, and administrative policies, the school’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.

564

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garrett Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	15
Black	520
Asian	8
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Black
520 (92.2 %)
Hispanic
15 (2.7 %)
White
12 (2.1 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(334)260-1090
Website:	http://www.mps.k12.al.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=79
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garrett Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garrett Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	49.1%
Male	287	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)