Gaines Elementary School

Summary:

Gaines Elementary School is a public elementary school in Athens, Georgia, serving 518 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clarke County School District, which is ranked 146 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gaines Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly underperforms compared to the Clarke County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with only 17.6% of 3rd graders, 7.3% of 4th graders, and 10.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. Gaines Elementary also has lower proficiency rates in math and science compared to the district and state. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.85% to 82.82%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Gaines Elementary to other nearby schools in the Clarke County district, it becomes clear that Gaines is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary, located just 4 miles away, consistently outperforms Gaines Elementary by a significant margin on the Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates that are 2-3 times higher. Despite the additional resources and lower student-teacher ratios at Gaines Elementary, the school has struggled to implement effective strategies to improve student learning and achievement, and has been a persistently low-performing school for many years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 900 Gaines School Rd
       Athens, GA  30605


(706) 357-5333

District: Clarke County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1205th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Gaines Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hilsman Middle School
High:    Cedar Shoals High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.5%
Hispanic:
18.0%
White:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.8% Help


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Compare Details Gaines Elementary School ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.02. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Gaines Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clarke County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarke County 146th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gaines Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 5.62 1095th 1125 2.7%
2008 7.27 1094th 1134 3.5%
2009 8.09 1092nd 1133 3.6%
2010 24.89 995th 1183 15.9%
2011 16.19 1089th 1212 10.1%
2012 13.30 1092nd 1201 9.1%
2013 8.99 1137th 1225 7.2%
2014 5.84 1173rd 1231 4.7%
2015 10.40 1163rd 1240 6.2%
2016 14.51 1080th 1233 12.4%
2017 11.46 1101st 1205 8.6%
2018 9.58 1137th 1209 6.0%
2019 6.13 1213th 1234 1.7%
2021 8.15 1174th 1214 3.3%
2022 9.22 1192nd 1244 4.2%
2023 8.23 1210th 1242 2.6%
2024 9.02 1205th 1248 3.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gaines Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 746 746
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 569 569
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 568 568
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 505 505
1994 193 316 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 141 298 27 13 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 141 298 27 13 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 141 323 22 14 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1998 127 354 29 21 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1999 117 340 16 33 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 108 325 12 47 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 76 382 9 56 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 44 366 10 49 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 44 366 10 49 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 39 312 12 51 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2005 35 313 7 50 1 n/a n/a 8 414
2006 38 353 11 78 0 n/a n/a 6 486
2007 36 426 10 76 0 n/a n/a 12 560
2008 43 468 6 84 1 n/a n/a 18 620
2009 35 525 10 79 2 n/a n/a 22 673
2010 31 451 11 52 0 0 32 0 577
2011 18 479 7 61 0 0 28 0 593
2012 22 479 9 53 0 0 25 0 588
2013 24 490 17 53 0 0 17 0 601
2014 29 483 16 63 0 0 28 0 619
2015 24 439 6 81 0 0 19 0 569
2016 40 426 9 75 2 0 24 0 576
2017 42 413 5 81 0 0 15 0 556
2018 27 388 4 76 0 1 16 0 512
2019 26 416 6 93 1 1 16 0 559
2020 43 401 6 80 3 1 20 0 554
2021 28 395 1 81 2 0 22 0 529
2022 43 352 0 90 2 0 23 0 510
2023 38 355 0 93 3 0 29 0 518

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gaines Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 746 47.0 15.8 39.9
1991 569 40.0 14.2 43.1
1992 568 41.5 13.6 48.9
1993 505 35.0 14.4 53.5
1994 528 38.2 13.8 59.8
1995 480 33.5 14.3 64.6
1996 480 33.5 14.3 64.6
1997 501 32.6 15.4 68.5
1998 531 39.1 13.6 74.2
1999 507 41.4 12.2 76.3
2000 493 38.4 12.8 76.9
2001 524 31.9 16.4 79.4
2002 469 24.9 18.8 88.7
2003 469 24.9 18.8 88.7
2004 414 30.6 13.5 94
2005 414 36.0 11.5 94.8
2006 486 37.4 13.0 92.7
2007 560 42.2 13.3 92.2
2008 620 49.2 12.6 92.4
2009 673 53.0 12.7 94.9
2010 577 49.5 11.6 97.6
2011 593 49.0 12.1 96.5
2012 588 50.5 11.6 95.4
2013 601 48.5 12.3 98.7
2014 619 44.5 13.9 99.5
2015 569 52.0 10.9 98.2
2016 576 47.0 12.2 92.2
2017 556 47.2 11.7 92.1
2018 512 49.0 10.4 92
2019 559 52.0 10.7 91.9
2020 554 53.0 10.4 86.1
2021 529 54.7 9.6 81.9
2022 510 53.1 9.6 n/a
2023 518 50.0 10.3 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gaines Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 746 47.0 15.8 39.9
1991 569 40.0 14.2 43.1
1992 568 41.5 13.6 48.9
1993 505 35.0 14.4 53.5
1994 528 38.2 13.8 59.8
1995 480 33.5 14.3 64.6
1996 480 33.5 14.3 64.6
1997 501 32.6 15.4 68.5
1998 531 39.1 13.6 74.2
1999 507 41.4 12.2 76.3
2000 493 38.4 12.8 76.9
2001 524 31.9 16.4 79.4
2002 469 24.9 18.8 88.7
2003 469 24.9 18.8 88.7
2004 414 30.6 13.5 94
2005 414 36.0 11.5 94.8
2006 486 37.4 13.0 92.7
2007 560 42.2 13.3 92.2
2008 620 49.2 12.6 92.4
2009 673 53.0 12.7 94.9
2010 577 49.5 11.6 97.6
2011 593 49.0 12.1 96.5
2012 588 50.5 11.6 95.4
2013 601 48.5 12.3 98.7
2014 619 44.5 13.9 99.5
2015 569 52.0 10.9 98.2
2016 576 47.0 12.2 92.2
2017 556 47.2 11.7 92.1
2018 512 49.0 10.4 92
2019 559 52.0 10.7 91.9
2020 554 53.0 10.4 86.1
2021 529 54.7 9.6 81.9
2022 510 53.1 9.6 n/a
2023 518 50.0 10.3 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gaines Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,625 (13.0%) $10,872 (87.0%) $12,497
2018 $1,397 (9.8%) $12,807 (90.2%) $14,204
2019 $1,348 (9.6%) $12,670 (90.4%) $14,017

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaines Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1213th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1210th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gaines Elementary School)85.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarke County)3129.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gaines Elementary School)14.915.3
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)40.436.6
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gaines Elementary School)16.74.7
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke County)35.124.6
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gaines Elementary School)16.99.4
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)38.934.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gaines Elementary School)15.414.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke County)34.729.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gaines Elementary School)6.69.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clarke County)30.326.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Gaines Elementary School)4.411.3
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Clarke County)31.226.9
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559518
 7.3%
African American416355
 14.7%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic9393
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2638
 46.2%
Two or More Races1629
 81.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%82.8%
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaines Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Gaines Elementary School.

Students who attend Gaines Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hilsman Middle School
High : Cedar Shoals High School

Students at Gaines Elementary School are 69% African American, 18% Hispanic, 7% White, 6% Two or more races.

Gaines Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Georgia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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