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#1168 of 2,268 schools in GA
Based on limited data
Maxwell Elementary School
Elementary School · Mcduffie County · Thomson, GA
A Mcduffie County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
520 Mount Pleasant Rd, Thomson, GA 30824
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on GA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maxwell 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,214
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$810/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30824; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Dearing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 422 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mcduffie County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maxwell Elementary School is listed in McDuffie County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maxwell Elementary School
Maxwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thomson, GA, part of Mcduffie County, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 2,268 schools in GA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maxwell Elementary School
What grades does Maxwell Elementary School serve?
Maxwell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Maxwell Elementary School?
Maxwell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maxwell Elementary School rank in GA?
Maxwell Elementary School ranks #1,168 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Maxwell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maxwell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Maxwell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Maxwell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maxwell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Maxwell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maxwell Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Maxwell 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McDuffie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (706) 986-4800
- Area population (ZIP 30824)
- 17,181
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 30824; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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