Below Average
#2015 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lonnie Jackson Academy
Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA
A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4601 Buena Vista Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
- Math 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lonnie Jackson Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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
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Where Lonnie Jackson Academy 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| St Anne-pacelli Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Pinehurst Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 1.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Wesley Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 395 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muscogee County
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #33 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
Lonnie Jackson Academy is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lonnie Jackson Academy
Lonnie Jackson Academy is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,015 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lonnie Jackson Academy
What grades does Lonnie Jackson Academy serve?
Lonnie Jackson Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lonnie Jackson Academy?
Lonnie Jackson Academy has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lonnie Jackson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lonnie Jackson Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lonnie Jackson Academy rank in GA?
Lonnie Jackson Academy ranks #2,015 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lonnie Jackson Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lonnie Jackson Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Lonnie Jackson Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lonnie Jackson Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lonnie Jackson Academy a charter school?
No, Lonnie Jackson Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lonnie Jackson Academy a Title I school?
No, Lonnie Jackson Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lonnie Jackson Academy?
100.0% of students at Lonnie Jackson Academy 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Muscogee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (706) 565-3039
- 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.
- 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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