Below Average
#1811 of 2,268 schools in GA
Reese Road Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA
A Muscogee County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3100 Reese Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
- Math 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reese Road Leadership Academy score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Reese Road Leadership 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentian Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Forrest Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| St Anne-pacelli Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Waddell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 482 | 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
- #29 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
Reese Road Leadership Academy is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reese Road Leadership Academy
Reese Road Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,811 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reese Road Leadership Academy
What grades does Reese Road Leadership Academy serve?
Reese Road Leadership Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Reese Road Leadership Academy?
Reese Road Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reese Road Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Reese Road Leadership Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reese Road Leadership Academy rank in GA?
Reese Road Leadership Academy ranks #1,811 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Reese Road Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Reese Road Leadership Academy 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 Reese Road Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reese Road Leadership Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Reese Road Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Reese Road Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reese Road Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Reese Road Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reese Road Leadership Academy?
80.0% of students at Reese Road Leadership 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Muscogee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (706) 569-3684
- 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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