Below Average
#1743 of 2,268 schools in GA
Allen Elementary School
Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA
A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5201 23rd Ave, Columbus, GA 31904
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Allen Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Allen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,842/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,625
Median home value
$216,100
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| River Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Mathews Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 710 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Muscogee County
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #28 of 53
- District spending per student
- $13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Allen Elementary School is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Allen Elementary School
Allen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,743 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Allen Elementary School
What grades does Allen Elementary School serve?
Allen Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Allen Elementary School rank in GA?
Allen Elementary School ranks #1,743 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Allen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Allen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Allen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Allen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Allen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Allen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Allen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Allen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Muscogee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (706) 748-2418
- Area population (ZIP 31904)
- 34,906
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31904; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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