Wynton M Blount Elementary School

Wynton M. Blount Elementary School is a public Pre-K through 5th grade school located at 1650 Ray Thorington Road, Montgomery, Alabama. Part of Montgomery Public Schools, it serves about 330 students with roughly 22 full-time classroom teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio near 15:1. The campus accommodates diverse learners across early childhood to elementary levels, offering core curricula in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Facilities include basic classrooms, media center, and spaces for enrichment programs. Over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school emphasizes improving state test performance, supporting students with economic disadvantages, and promoting attendance and community involvement. Leadership is school-based within the district framework, which oversees staffing, operations, and student services.

Montgomery Public Schools will host Summer Learning Academies from June 9 through July 3, 2025, including Blount Elementary, to help mitigate learning loss over the summer.

MPS is conducting a Grief Information Session during Mental Health Month in April 2025, part of district initiatives affecting all schools including Blount.

Q1: What is the racial/ethnic composition of Blount Elementary’s student body?

A: The student population is majority Black or African American, with significant representation of Asian, Hispanic, White, and multiracial students.

Q2: What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch?

A: Approximately 95% of students at Blount Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Q3: How are student outcomes in reading vs. mathematics proficiency?

A: Reading proficiency is stronger (around 60-64%), whereas mathematics proficiency lags behind (about 40-44%), compared to state averages.

Q4: How large is the school in terms of enrollment and staffing?

A: Blount Elementary has about 330 to 331 students, with 22 full-time classroom teachers (FTE), giving a ratio of around 15 students per teacher.

Q5: How is the school rated by external evaluators?

A: It holds an 8/10 GreatSchools rating, placing it above average among comparable public elementary schools in Alabama. It is also ranked in the top 20% of public schools for academic outcomes in the state.