DIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dimon Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 496 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 29 teachers, Dimon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Dimon Elementary, located on Dogwood Drive in Columbus, Georgia, is a public school operating under the Muscogee County School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school’s presence within the Muscogee County system allows it to benefit from district-wide resources, curriculum standards, and professional development programs. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Dimon Elementary strives to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Families in the Columbus area served by this school can expect a structured educational environment that prioritizes student progress and the cultivation of essential social and academic skills.

For more information, contact Dimon Elementary at (706) 683-8772 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
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DIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, GA with about 496 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Muscogee County
Total Students:
496
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 496 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.7%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
White
1.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.