Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gaines 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 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gaines Elementary School serves the southeast part of Athens, GA, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gaines Elementary School's student population of 568 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gaines Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaines Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2022 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaines Elementary School's ranking?
Gaines Elementary School is ranked #2022 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Gaines Elementary School often compared to?
Gaines Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard B. Stroud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Gaines Elementary School?
568 students attend Gaines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gaines Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaines Elementary School?
Gaines Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gaines Elementary School offer ?
Gaines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaines Elementary School part of?
Gaines Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
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