Garrett Elementary School

Summary:

Garrett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, Georgia, serving 369 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richmond County School District, which is ranked 176 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending more per student ($10,622 in 2018-2019) than many nearby schools, Garrett Elementary consistently underperforms the Richmond County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.7% of 3rd graders, 31.7% of 4th graders, and 20.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 20.6%, 16.9%, and 26.9% for Richmond County, and 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% for the state. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.67% to 98.1% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 11.3 over the past 3 years, Garrett Elementary is struggling to provide a quality education to its students. The school's underperformance, despite its resource advantages, highlights the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices and the implementation of targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1100 Eisenhower Dr
       Augusta, GA  30904


(706) 737-7222

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1039th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Garrett Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tutt Middle School
High:    Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.8%
White:
26.0%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.1% Help


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Compare Details Garrett Elementary School ranks worse than 83.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.03. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Richmond County:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County 176th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garrett Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.47 496th 1101 55.0%
2007 47.31 691st 1125 38.6%
2008 49.90 645th 1134 43.1%
2009 66.71 397th 1133 65.0%
2010 29.49 949th 1183 19.8%
2011 25.91 1005th 1212 17.1%
2012 43.40 815th 1201 32.1%
2013 37.18 900th 1225 26.5%
2014 44.58 825th 1231 33.0%
2015 34.70 808th 1240 34.8%
2016 14.88 1072nd 1233 13.1%
2017 14.21 1058th 1205 12.2%
2018 17.70 1012th 1209 16.3%
2019 15.70 1052nd 1234 14.7%
2021 18.32 989th 1214 18.5%
2022 21.37 971st 1244 21.9%
2023 25.24 911th 1242 26.7%
2024 18.03 1039th 1248 16.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, March 10, 2018

Open Quote This school isoutragous!!! The 5th grade social studies teacher told my daughter's father that all "12 year old little girls are bitches", and she is a bully who loves to pick on certain students. The so called counilsor, apparently received her degree out of a big box of cereal, and the principal there are no words!!! I am currently awaiting information from Atlanta, as to what my next move should be concerningthis really messed up school.
I plan on removing my kid within 2weeks Close Quote



Enrollment information for Garrett 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 356 356
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 372 372
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 397 397
1994 202 227 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1995 191 211 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 191 211 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 187 220 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 187 220 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 182 191 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2000 154 210 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2001 136 207 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 115 129 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2003 115 129 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2004 121 131 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 126 144 4 6 0 n/a n/a 5 285
2006 133 127 4 1 0 n/a n/a 13 278
2007 128 112 8 2 0 n/a n/a 7 257
2008 127 116 1 6 0 n/a n/a 6 256
2009 120 141 2 3 0 n/a n/a 6 272
2010 98 185 3 3 0 0 7 0 296
2011 99 189 2 8 0 1 7 0 306
2012 110 211 3 10 0 1 7 0 342
2013 103 151 1 14 0 1 15 0 285
2014 96 152 1 11 0 1 11 0 272
2015 105 145 1 7 0 0 15 0 273
2016 151 282 4 33 0 1 21 0 492
2017 138 269 5 32 0 2 20 0 466
2018 128 286 4 28 0 2 18 0 466
2019 121 222 6 21 0 1 23 0 394
2020 101 214 5 24 0 1 20 0 365
2021 76 185 2 16 0 2 20 0 301
2022 80 191 4 24 1 2 29 0 331
2023 96 217 3 28 0 2 23 0 369

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 Garrett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 356 22.0 16.1 59
1991 372 20.0 18.6 60.5
1992 369 22.0 16.7 60.7
1993 397 23.0 17.3 62
1994 436 24.8 17.6 63.8
1995 417 23.0 18.1 59
1996 417 23.0 18.1 59
1997 421 25.0 16.8 71
1998 421 28.5 14.8 70.1
1999 385 25.6 15.0 65.2
2000 380 23.5 16.2 86.8
2001 363 23.0 15.8 66.4
2002 255 20.0 12.8 62.7
2003 255 20.0 12.8 62.7
2004 260 11.0 23.6 53.8
2005 285 18.0 15.8 76.8
2006 278 19.5 14.3 70.9
2007 257 20.0 12.9 67.6
2008 256 20.0 12.8 67.6
2009 272 19.0 14.3 82
2010 296 18.0 16.4 83.4
2011 306 20.0 15.3 83.7
2012 342 22.0 15.5 85.1
2013 285 21.0 13.5 81.8
2014 272 20.0 13.6 97.1
2015 273 21.0 13.0 97.1
2016 492 30.0 16.4 97
2017 466 29.2 15.9 96.8
2018 466 27.9 16.7 96.4
2019 394 26.5 14.8 96.4
2020 365 29.0 12.5 98.1
2021 301 29.2 10.3 97.7
2022 331 29.2 11.3 n/a
2023 369 33.0 11.1 98.1

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 Garrett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 356 22.0 16.1 59
1991 372 20.0 18.6 60.5
1992 369 22.0 16.7 60.7
1993 397 23.0 17.3 62
1994 436 24.8 17.6 63.8
1995 417 23.0 18.1 59
1996 417 23.0 18.1 59
1997 421 25.0 16.8 71
1998 421 28.5 14.8 70.1
1999 385 25.6 15.0 65.2
2000 380 23.5 16.2 86.8
2001 363 23.0 15.8 66.4
2002 255 20.0 12.8 62.7
2003 255 20.0 12.8 62.7
2004 260 11.0 23.6 53.8
2005 285 18.0 15.8 76.8
2006 278 19.5 14.3 70.9
2007 257 20.0 12.9 67.6
2008 256 20.0 12.8 67.6
2009 272 19.0 14.3 82
2010 296 18.0 16.4 83.4
2011 306 20.0 15.3 83.7
2012 342 22.0 15.5 85.1
2013 285 21.0 13.5 81.8
2014 272 20.0 13.6 97.1
2015 273 21.0 13.0 97.1
2016 492 30.0 16.4 97
2017 466 29.2 15.9 96.8
2018 466 27.9 16.7 96.4
2019 394 26.5 14.8 96.4
2020 365 29.0 12.5 98.1
2021 301 29.2 10.3 97.7
2022 331 29.2 11.3 n/a
2023 369 33.0 11.1 98.1

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 Garrett Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $601 (6.3%) $8,974 (93.7%) $9,575
2018 $1,002 (10.2%) $8,796 (89.8%) $9,797
2019 $1,093 (10.3%) $9,530 (89.7%) $10,622

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garrett 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 1052nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 911th of 1242 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garrett Elementary School)19.629.2
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)21.319.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garrett Elementary School)41.131.3
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)26.421.8
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garrett Elementary School)21.111.1
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)21.914.8
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garrett Elementary School)31.618.5
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)2818.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garrett Elementary School)1828.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)27.121.6
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garrett Elementary School)16.419
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)24.911.6
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Garrett Elementary School)11.533.3
 21.8%
   5th Grade Science (Richmond County)21.117.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students394369
 6.3%
African American222217
 2.3%
American Indian00
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic2128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White12196
 20.7%
Two or More Races2323
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%98.1%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garrett Elementary School

Garrett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Georgia elementary schools.

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

Middle : Tutt Middle School
High : Westside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 369 students attended Garrett Elementary School.

Students at Garrett Elementary School are 59% African American, 26% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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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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