Below Average
#1812 of 2,268 schools in GA
Dimon Elementary
Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA
A Muscogee County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
480 Dogwood Dr, Columbus, GA 31907
- Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dimon Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dimon Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$52,620
Median home value
$142,000
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| St. Marys Video and Communication TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Lonnie Jackson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Dawson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Muscogee County
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #30 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
Dimon Elementary is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dimon Elementary
Dimon Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,812 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dimon Elementary
What grades does Dimon Elementary serve?
Dimon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dimon Elementary?
Dimon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimon Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dimon Elementary rank in GA?
Dimon Elementary ranks #1,812 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dimon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dimon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Dimon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dimon Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dimon Elementary a charter school?
No, Dimon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dimon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dimon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dimon Elementary?
92.1% of students at Dimon Elementary 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
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Muscogee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (706) 683-8772
- Area population (ZIP 31907)
- 61,544
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 31907; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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