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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Gum Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gum Springs Elementary School is 0.42, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Gum Springs Elementary School?
1,181 students attend Gum Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gum Springs Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gum Springs Elementary School?
Gum Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gum Springs Elementary School offer ?
Gum Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gum Springs Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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