Maxwell Elementary School

520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Maxwell Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
467 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Maxwell Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Maxwell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
73%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maxwell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Maxwell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maxwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Maxwell Elementary School?
467 students attend Maxwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Maxwell Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell Elementary School?
Maxwell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maxwell Elementary School offer ?
Maxwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Maxwell Elementary School part of?
Maxwell Elementary School is part of Mcduffie County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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