Jefferson Elementary School vs. Gum Springs Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Gum Springs Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
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Gum Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Jefferson Elementary School serves 1,011 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 939 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-5
Total Students
1,011 students
939 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
69 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#506 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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58%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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42%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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45-49%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
208
92
Kindergarten Students
246
117
Grade 1 Students
282
128
Grade 2 Students
275
165
Grade 3 Students
-
151
Grade 4 Students
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138
Grade 5 Students
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148
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
75%
75%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%