Mary A Buckner Academy

5151 Kennedy Street
Columbus, GA 31907
Mary A Buckner Academy serves 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mary A Buckner Academy's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
789 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mary A Buckner Academy is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
84%
36%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Muscogee County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mary A Buckner Academy?
789 students attend Mary A Buckner Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mary A Buckner Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary A Buckner Academy?
Mary A Buckner Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary A Buckner Academy offer ?
Mary A Buckner Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary A Buckner Academy part of?
Mary A Buckner Academy is part of Muscogee County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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