DOROTHY HEIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dorothy Height Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 712 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 43 teachers, Dorothy Height Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Dorothy Height Elementary School, located on Benning Drive in Columbus, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for its community within the Muscogee County School District. Named in honor of the renowned civil rights and women's rights activist Dorothy Height, the school reflects a commitment to fostering an environment of leadership, social responsibility, and academic growth. The campus is dedicated to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while striving to meet the diverse social and emotional needs of its student population.

The school is situated in a historically significant area of Columbus and plays a vital role in supporting the surrounding neighborhood families. By emphasizing a supportive school culture, the staff at Dorothy Height Elementary works to prepare students for middle school success through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it remains an essential pillar for local academic development and community involvement in the Columbus area.

For more information, contact Dorothy Height Elementary School at (706) 570-3009 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.