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Elementary Schools

Gaines Elementary School

Clarke County · Clarke County · 900 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605.0

(706)357-5333

1/10
#1239
Rank 1239 out of 1,259
Top 98%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1247 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1197 · 5th percentile
Science1/10 · #1198 · 1st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Gaines Elementary sits in Athens, a college town with a lot of energy and a tight-knit community feel, but families here will want to know that the school faces significant academic challenges across the board — particularly in English and Science, where scores fall in the bottom tier statewide. It may be a good fit for families who are deeply embedded in the local community and plan to supplement with outside resources, tutoring, or the enrichment opportunities that come with living near the University of Georgia. Athens has a lot to offer culturally and socially, but parents prioritizing academic performance in the elementary years may want to explore all available options within the district.

Student Demographics

239 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
167 (70%)
Hispanic
47 (20%)
White
13 (5%)
Multiple Races
11 (5%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners26 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged239 (100%)
Students with Disabilities49 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,006
Enrollment
52.29
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #315 · 75th percentile

61 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found