Golden Isles Elementary School

Golden Isles Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1350 Cate Rd,  Brunswick, GA
Glynn County Schools
4.0
634 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kathie Matthews
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
31%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
14.7%
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
608:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
42.6%
Black
33.6%
Hispanic
14.4%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/4/2025
My children love school and we are happy for all the support and instruction.
3.0 parent
10/16/2014
This school has very rude teachers and they are not very family friendly like the school would like you to believe. I have been to eat lunch with my child now multiple times and picked her up from school on my off days and the teacher has yet to introduce herself or even say hello.
4.0 parent
6/8/2014
I love this school!! I went to school here and my kids have as well, I cannot say enough wonderful stuff about the staff, the students, and the quality of education. The only thing I would change is adding a language, better arts program, or science program...something to make the school stand out e...

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Golden Isles Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Brunswick, GA and is served by the Glynn County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 634 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Golden Isles Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Emmanuel Christian School, Goldengate Christian Academy, Heritage Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Brunswick has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Golden Isles Elementary School.

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