Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles L. Gideons Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2080 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
92%
36%
White
3%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles L. Gideons Elementary School's ranking?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is ranked #2080 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Charles L. Gideons Elementary School often compared to?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Finch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Charles L. Gideons Elementary School?
290 students attend Charles L. Gideons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Charles L. Gideons Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles L. Gideons Elementary School?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles L. Gideons Elementary School offer ?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charles L. Gideons Elementary School part of?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 4/27/2010
Horrible!! Constant bullying while teachers and principal turn their heads. Traffic chaos. No clear directions. One way entrance continuously violated. I guess a child needs to be hit before they will take action.
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