Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gentian 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 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 446 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Gentian 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 Gentian Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Gentian Elementary School is ranked #1260 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Gentian Elementary School often compared to?
Gentian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reese Road Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Gentian Elementary School?
446 students attend Gentian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gentian Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gentian Elementary School?
Gentian Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gentian Elementary School offer ?
Gentian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gentian Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 446 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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