Dimon Elementary

480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/DMN

328 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

328

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dimon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	19
Black	271
Two or More	32

Black
271 (82.6 %)
Two or More
32 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
19 (5.8 %)
White
6 (1.8 %)

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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)683-8772
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/DMN
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dimon Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dimon Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	48.5%
Male	169	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)