Allen Elementary School

5201 23rd Ave
Columbus, GA 31904

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ALN

451 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Allen Elementary School, located at 5201 23rd Ave in Columbus, Georgia, is a public institution operating under the Muscogee County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students. As part of the larger Columbus school system, Allen Elementary follows the district’s broader curriculum standards, emphasizing core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science while fostering social and emotional development in a structured classroom setting.

The school is dedicated to student success and community engagement, offering various resources and programs to support diverse learning needs. By maintaining an active online presence through the Muscogee County School District portal, the school facilitates communication between faculty, students, and parents regarding academic progress, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies. Through its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience, Allen Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic challenges as they progress through the district’s grade levels.

451

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	129
Black	139
Asian	5
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
145 (32.2 %)
Black
139 (30.8 %)
Hispanic
129 (28.6 %)
Two or More
31 (6.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)748-2418
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ALN
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
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 76

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Allen Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Allen Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	50.6%
Male	223	49.4%

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