Serving 343 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 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- 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
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Charles L. Gideons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Charles L. Gideons Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2152 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
92%
36%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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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?
343 students attend Charles L. Gideons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Charles L. Gideons Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles L. Gideons Elementary School?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles L. Gideons Elementary School located?
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School is located in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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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.
Review Charles L. Gideons Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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