Jacob G. Smith Elementary School vs. Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts
Should you attend Jacob G. Smith Elementary School or Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 766 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
460 students
766 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
36% | 64%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#338 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
22
Kindergarten Students
69
61
Grade 1 Students
80
63
Grade 2 Students
73
63
Grade 3 Students
76
63
Grade 4 Students
75
89
Grade 5 Students
62
91
Grade 6 Students
-
102
Grade 7 Students
-
108
Grade 8 Students
-
104
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
45%
48%
% White
39%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
