Jefferson Elementary School vs. Gum Springs Elementary School
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School Overview
Overview
Jefferson Elementary School serves 982 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 1,181 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gum Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-5
Total Students
982 students
1,181 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#608 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
51%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
42%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
45-49%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
199
81
Kindergarten Students
253
153
Grade 1 Students
270
207
Grade 2 Students
260
195
Grade 3 Students
-
170
Grade 4 Students
-
176
Grade 5 Students
-
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
76%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
