Gaines Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

900 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA

Clarke County Schools

568 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Katrina Daniel

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
15%

Reading Proficiency
8%

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

15%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 50	Full Time Teachers 50
Teachers in First or Second Year 14.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

264:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.4%	Female 45.6%
Black 69%	Hispanic 18.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Cedar Shoals High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Georgia Clarke County Athens 30605

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 568 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 8% are proficient in reading. Gaines Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 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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