Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts vs. Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Should I attend Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts or Jacob G. Smith Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 775 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
775 students
445 students
% Male | % Female
34% | 66%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#351 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
27
Kindergarten Students
65
72
Grade 1 Students
64
68
Grade 2 Students
62
76
Grade 3 Students
63
74
Grade 4 Students
88
62
Grade 5 Students
90
66
Grade 6 Students
113
-
Grade 7 Students
106
-
Grade 8 Students
102
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
47%
45%
% White
31%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
