By 2019, Elmore County Schools allowed Maxwell Air Force Base on post families to send their children to its schools.[3] As of 2025[update] the district's allowance applies to any district school, and any student with a parent or guardian associated with the U.S. military is eligible.[4] In August 2019, of the children who are dependents of military families attached to Maxwell AFB who were enrolled in public schools, 11.31% attended Elmore schools.[5]
A candidate for the Elmore County Board of Education quoted in an article in the Montgomery Advertiser argued that the county school system sufficiently meets the needs of the citizens of Millbrook, Alabama and that the school system lacked "local financial support" but did well academically.[6]
^"Elmore BOE candidates outline concerns for system." Montgomery Advertiser. May 26, 2004. p. 7A. Retrieved on June 3, 2013. "The citizens of Millbrook should not have to pay for the staff, superintendent and overhead for a new school system when a very capable administrative staff is available for the schools through the county system. In receiving our latest state report card on Elmore County Schools we scored very well academically but failed miserably in local financial support."
^"Elmore County schools receive accreditation." Montgomery Advertiser. April 25, 2008. News. section. Retrieved on June 3, 2013. "The Elmore County Public School System has been awarded district accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Council on ..."