Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gainesville Exploration Academy 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 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gainesville Exploration Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Gainesville, GA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 34.9 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 3.1 miles, and the furthest edge located 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gainesville Exploration Academy's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Go Big RED (Relate, Empower, and Discover)
School Rankings
Gainesville Exploration Academy 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 Gainesville Exploration Academy is 0.47, 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
#1743 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Red Elephants
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gainesville Exploration Academy's ranking?
Gainesville Exploration Academy is ranked #1743 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Gainesville Exploration Academy often compared to?
Gainesville Exploration Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fair Street International Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Gainesville Exploration Academy?
536 students attend Gainesville Exploration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Gainesville Exploration Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gainesville Exploration Academy?
Gainesville Exploration Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gainesville Exploration Academy offer ?
Gainesville Exploration Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gainesville Exploration Academy part of?
Gainesville Exploration Academy is part of Gainesville City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break!
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break!
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break!
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break!
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break!
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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