McAllister Elementary School

Set in Richmond Hill, Georgia, McAllister Elementary School is a big primary school, overseen by Bryan County. It caters to 1,051 students across grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 74% above the typical public school in Georgia, which averages around 605 students.

Across the 10 schools in Bryan County (10,677 students total), McAllister Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, McAllister Elementary School lists that the largest single group is White, at 71% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 10% Hispanic, 7% Black, 7% multiracial, 6% Asian. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, McAllister Elementary School has 70 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting McAllister Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm. About 12% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Bryan County (around 36%), the school's rate is south of typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, McAllister Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 71.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 73.8%.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Bryan County shows median household income runs about $103,408, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. McAllister Elementary School is one of 10 public schools in Bryan County (combined enrollment of about 10,677 students).

The closest other public school is Frances Meeks Elementary School, roughly 3.9 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts McAllister Elementary School at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 51.8%.

Geographically, the school is in a bedroom-community area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 9%: 1,149 students in 2018 compared to 1,051 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 82% to 71% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 17.1:1 in 2018 to 15.1:1 in 2025.

On this page, members of the McAllister Elementary School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.