Blount Elementary School

1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117

www.blount.mps-al.org/

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blount Elementary School, located on Ray Thorington Road in Montgomery, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving students within the Montgomery Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the local community, Blount Elementary aims to provide a structured educational experience that prepares children for the transition to middle school through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its academic offerings, Blount Elementary serves as a central hub for families in the Montgomery area, prioritizing home-school communication and community involvement. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, the school strives to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools for long-term educational success.

359

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blount Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	18
Black	211
Asian	72
Two or More	29

Black
211 (58.8%)
Asian
72 (20.1%)
White
29 (8.1%)
Two or More
29 (8.1%)
Hispanic
18 (5.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(334)244-0078
Website:	http://www.blount.mps-al.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blount Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blount Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	46%
Male	194	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)