Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles L. Gideons Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Charles L. Gideons Elementary School's ranking?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is ranked #2152 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Charles L. Gideons Elementary School often compared to?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Finch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Charles L. Gideons Elementary School?
295 students attend Charles L. Gideons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Charles L. Gideons Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles L. Gideons Elementary School?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles L. Gideons Elementary School offer ?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charles L. Gideons Elementary School part of?
Horrible!! Constant bullying while teachers and principal turn their heads. Traffic chaos. No clear directions. One way entrance continuously violated. I guess a child needs to be hit before they will take action.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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