Summary:
The 29130 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Geiger Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 259 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (76.83%), with smaller percentages of White (16.99%), Hispanic (3.09%), and two or more races (3.09%) students.
Academically, Geiger Elementary's performance on state assessments is consistently below the Fairfield 01 district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 36.4% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.3% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 290th out of 644 schools in 2022-2023 to 361st out of 638 schools in 2023-2024.
Despite the school's high per-student spending of $19,971 and a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7, Geiger Elementary's academic challenges persist. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's performance. The combination of a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and lower academic achievement raises concerns about educational equity and the need for targeted interventions to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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