Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

Summary:

Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with 466 students. The school is part of the Richmond County School District, which is ranked 176 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wilkinson Gardens Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilkinson Gardens Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Richmond County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.7% of 3rd graders, 4.3% of 4th graders, and 26.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 20.6%, 16.9%, and 26.9% for Richmond County, and 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% for the state of Georgia, respectively. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 97.85% in the 2022-2023 school year, and has seen a decline in per-student spending, from $9,442 in 2016-2017 to $7,264 in 2018-2019.

When comparing Wilkinson Gardens Elementary to the nearby schools in the Richmond County district, it becomes clear that the school is among the lowest-performing in the area. For example, Walker Traditional Elementary, located just 1.89 miles away, consistently outperforms Wilkinson Gardens Elementary on the Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates that are 40-60 percentage points higher. This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in terms of addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population and that more targeted interventions and support are needed to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1925 Kratha Dr
       Augusta, GA  30906


(706) 737-7219

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1191st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Murphey Middle School
High:    Josey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.9%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Compare Details Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School ranks worse than 95.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.82. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Wilkinson Gardens 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 Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.36 1083rd 1101 1.6%
2007 7.60 1077th 1125 4.3%
2008 5.52 1104th 1134 2.6%
2009 9.24 1078th 1133 4.9%
2010 2.82 1166th 1183 1.4%
2011 4.31 1182nd 1212 2.5%
2012 5.57 1160th 1201 3.4%
2013 3.28 1201st 1225 2.0%
2014 1.38 1226th 1231 0.4%
2015 6.86 1226th 1240 1.1%
2016 7.89 1200th 1233 2.7%
2017 8.17 1160th 1205 3.7%
2018 5.97 1197th 1209 1.0%
2019 4.30 1233rd 1234 0.1%
2021 9.01 1152nd 1214 5.1%
2022 9.10 1194th 1244 4.0%
2023 8.46 1206th 1242 2.9%
2024 9.82 1191st 1248 4.6%
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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 Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 22 426 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 18 434 0 4 0 n/a n/a 6 462
2006 26 460 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 491
2007 17 487 0 4 0 n/a n/a 4 512
2008 28 495 0 5 0 n/a n/a 6 534
2009 22 501 0 4 0 n/a n/a 9 536
2010 17 480 1 6 0 0 0 0 504
2011 21 535 1 6 0 0 0 0 563
2012 13 441 1 11 0 0 5 0 471
2013 9 394 1 8 0 0 11 0 423
2014 16 410 1 4 0 0 8 0 439
2015 16 465 1 12 0 0 7 0 501
2016 13 483 0 15 0 1 6 0 518
2017 16 440 0 13 0 0 4 0 473
2018 14 544 0 19 0 0 13 0 590
2019 13 728 0 19 0 0 16 0 776
2020 16 651 0 13 0 0 11 0 691
2021 10 383 0 11 0 0 8 0 412
2022 7 387 0 15 0 0 10 0 419
2023 11 419 0 19 0 0 17 0 466

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 452 28.0 16.1 87.8
2005 462 38.0 12.2 95.2
2006 491 34.0 14.4 95.1
2007 512 39.0 13.1 96.9
2008 534 39.0 13.7 98.5
2009 536 40.0 13.4 100.4
2010 504 39.0 12.9 97.2
2011 563 39.0 14.4 95
2012 471 35.0 13.4 97.7
2013 423 33.0 12.8 99.3
2014 439 27.0 16.2 96.8
2015 501 34.0 14.7 96.8
2016 518 33.0 15.6 96.9
2017 473 32.0 14.7 96.8
2018 590 32.1 18.3 96.4
2019 776 35.0 22.1 96.4
2020 691 36.0 19.1 98
2021 412 38.4 10.7 97.8
2022 419 36.1 11.6 n/a
2023 466 39.0 11.9 97.9

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 Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 452 28.0 16.1 87.8
2005 462 38.0 12.2 95.2
2006 491 34.0 14.4 95.1
2007 512 39.0 13.1 96.9
2008 534 39.0 13.7 98.5
2009 536 40.0 13.4 100.4
2010 504 39.0 12.9 97.2
2011 563 39.0 14.4 95
2012 471 35.0 13.4 97.7
2013 423 33.0 12.8 99.3
2014 439 27.0 16.2 96.8
2015 501 34.0 14.7 96.8
2016 518 33.0 15.6 96.9
2017 473 32.0 14.7 96.8
2018 590 32.1 18.3 96.4
2019 776 35.0 22.1 96.4
2020 691 36.0 19.1 98
2021 412 38.4 10.7 97.8
2022 419 36.1 11.6 n/a
2023 466 39.0 11.9 97.9

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 Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,110 (11.8%) $8,331 (88.2%) $9,442
2018 $1,109 (13.3%) $7,255 (86.7%) $8,364
2019 $1,239 (17.1%) $6,025 (82.9%) $7,264

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1233rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1206th of 1242 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School)5.110.1
 5%
   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 (Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School)2.910.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)26.421.8
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School)5.24.8
 0.4%
   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 (Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School)7.26.3
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)2818.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School)7.920.8
 12.9%
   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 (Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School)13.411.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)24.911.6
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School)4.47.5
 3.1%
   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 Students776466
 39.9%
African American728419
 42.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1919
Pacific Islander00
White1311
 15.4%
Two or More Races1617
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%97.9%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School

Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School.

Students at Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School are 90% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.

Students who attend Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Murphey Middle School
High : Josey High School


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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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