Gaines Elementary School

Gaines Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
900 Gaines School Rd,  Athens, GA
Clarke County Schools
2.8
545 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Katrina Daniel
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
12%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
0%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
264:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Black
68.5%
Hispanic
18%
White
7.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/6/2024
This school was perfect for my kid came back happy everyday she spent with Mr smith
1.0 other
12/4/2014
Gaines School tries hard, the teachers really care about the children and strive daily to make a difference
2.0 parent
4/15/2014
Gaines does not use typical A/B grades, but rather E/M/P type system (Exceeds, Meets, Progressing), so you never truly know what "grades" your child has. Most of the teachers are very nice, knowledgeable, and good with the kids. On the flip side, they do almost nothing to deter bullying. My child wa...
5.0 parent
7/27/2013
I've heard so much about this school and I'm excited to say my son will be starting pre-k this year!!!

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Gaines Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Athens, GA and is served by the Clarke County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 545 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Gaines Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cedar Shoals High School, Hilsman Middle School, Athens Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Athens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gaines Elementary School.

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