Jones-Wheat Elementary School

Jones-Wheat Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
1400 E Broughton St,  Bainbridge, GA
Decatur County Schools
4.0
693 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Larry Clark
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
34%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
8.3%
State Average
15.6%
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
604:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Black
58.5%
White
27.4%
Hispanic
9.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/17/2024
We moved from out of state and I’ve never experienced anything as bad as Jones Wheat Elementary. My sweet little first grader’s teacher would yell at the kids daily. When my daughter brought this to my attention I thought she was exaggerating. But midway through the year my daughter started showing...
5.0 parent
8/5/2020
Excellent Principal and staff. They care about our children.
5.0 parent
12/14/2011
I am a parent of two student's that currently attend Jones-Wheat Elementary. I am so proud of the excellent primary education that they are receiving. I feel honored to know that my children's elementary school is the best in Decatur County. The teaching staff ,couseler's, nurses, vice principal, an...
5.0 parent
11/30/2010
I have one child who has attended this school for 4 years and another child who has attended for 3 years. We recently moved into a house located outside of the Jones Wheat school district, but will continue to send our children there because of the excellent leadership, great teachers, high level of...

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Jones-Wheat Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Bainbridge, GA and is served by the Decatur County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 693 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Jones-Wheat Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Beginning Learning Center, Grace Christian Academy, Hlc Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what Bainbridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jones-Wheat Elementary School.

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