Garrett Elementary School
Tel:
(706)737-7222
- Garrett Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Garrett Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Garrett Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 466 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Garrett Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Garrett Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1908 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 58% | 37% |
| White | 30% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Garrett Elementary School is Westside High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tutt Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Merry Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Merry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 350 students
1.7 miles
415 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)737-7185 1.7 PK-5 350 - North Augusta Hammond Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 764 students
1.8 miles
901 West Woodlawn Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803)442-6170 1.8 PK-5 764 - Augusta Tutt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 468 students
1.9 miles
495 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)737-7288 1.9 6-8 468 - Augusta Westside High School Grades: 9-12 | 746 students
2.2 miles
1002 Patriots Way
Augusta, GA 30907
(706)868-4030 2.2 9-12 746 - Augusta Academy Of Richmond County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1317 students
2.4 miles
910 Russell St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706)737-7152 2.4 9-12 1317
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