Montgomery County Elementary School

Montgomery County
900 Martin Luther King Dr
Ailey, GA 30410
453 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Montgomery County Elementary School, located on Martin Luther King Drive in Ailey, Georgia, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Montgomery County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. By emphasizing core subjects alongside student engagement, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its young learners in a small-town setting.

The school maintains an active connection with parents and the broader community, utilizing its digital presence to provide resources, school calendars, and updates on academic initiatives. Through a blend of classroom instruction and community-oriented programming, Montgomery County Elementary works to instill a sense of pride and academic curiosity in its students. Families interested in learning more about their specific curriculum, extracurricular offerings, or administrative policies can find further details on their official website at http://mces.mcboe.net/.
453
Total Students
36.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    218 (48.1 %)
  • Black
    127 (28.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    68 (15.0 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
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: (912)583-2279
Website: http://mces.mcboe.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 435
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 55
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 58
Gender Ratio