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#1170 of 2,268 schools in GA

Wynnton Elementary School

Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA

A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2303 Wynnton Rd, Columbus, GA 31906

  • Math 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,792
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Wynnton Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wynnton 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 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

$41,913

Median home value

$170,400

Median rent

$872/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

23.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rigdon Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–50.8 mi428Compare →
Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4K–51.0 mi292Compare →
Brewer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.7PK–51.2 mi532Compare →
Hannan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.4 mi361Compare →

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
#16 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

Wynnton Elementary School is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wynnton Elementary School

Wynnton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wynnton Elementary School

What grades does Wynnton Elementary School serve?

Wynnton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wynnton Elementary School?

Wynnton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wynnton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wynnton Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wynnton Elementary School rank in GA?

Wynnton Elementary School ranks #1,170 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Wynnton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wynnton 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.

What are the test scores at Wynnton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wynnton Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wynnton Elementary School a charter school?

No, Wynnton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wynnton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Wynnton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wynnton Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Wynnton 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
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Muscogee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 31906)
20,312
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
37.9
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 31906; 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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