MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Maxwell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McDuffie County school district, located in Thomson, GA with about 532 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Maxwell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Maxwell Elementary School, located at 520 Mount Pleasant Rd in Thomson, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McDuffie County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its student body. The school leverages the district’s broader resources to provide a curriculum aligned with state standards, focusing on building strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills during these critical early formative years.
Beyond the classroom, Maxwell Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Thomson community, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they transition to middle school. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, academic calendars, or district-wide policies, the official McDuffie County School District website provides a comprehensive resource for updates and parent support services.
For more information, contact Maxwell Elementary School at (706) 986-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us
MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Thomson, GA with about 532 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- McDuffie County
- Total Students:
- 532
- Teachers:
- 34.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 532 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.1%
- White
- 23.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.