Gentian Elementary School
Gentian Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gentian Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Gentian Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gentian Elementary School's student population of 444 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 444 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gentian Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gentian Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1126 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 54% | 37% |
| White | 30% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muscogee County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gentian Elementary School is Hardaway High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Richards Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Reese Road Leadership Academy (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Reese Road Leadership Academy Math: 28% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 499 students10
1.0 miles
3100 Reese Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684 1 K-5 499 - Columbus Hardaway High School Math: 23% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,273 student10
1.3 miles
2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2766 1.3 9-12 1,273 - Columbus Clubview Elementary School Charter School
Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 501 students10
1.4 miles
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017 1.4 K-5 501 - Columbus Richards Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 698 students10
1.4 miles
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697 1.4 6-8 698 - Columbus Allen Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 432 students10
2.0 miles
5201 23rd Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418 2 K-5 432
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