- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, GA
Gaines Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gaines Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130117000455
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaines Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaines Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaines Elementary School ranks #13 of 13 schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Gaines Elementary School grew from 518 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 130117000455 · Athens, GA Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 11.4:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Gaines Elementary School grew from 518 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gaines Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Central
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- Cedar Shoals H
Cedar Shoals High School
1,489 students
- Clarke Middle 718
Clarke Middle School
718 students
- Burney-Harris- 707
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
707 students
- Whitehead Road 632
Whitehead Road Elementary School
632 students
- This school 568
Gaines Elementary School
568 students
What this shows Gaines Elementary School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaines Elementary School compares
Gaines Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White 6.3%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Gaines Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gaines Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaines Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Timothy Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Chase Street Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gaines Elementary School
How many students attend Gaines Elementary School?
Gaines Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaines Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaines Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaines Elementary School?
82.8% of students at Gaines Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaines Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gaines Elementary School is African American at 68.0% of enrollment, in Athens, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaines Elementary School?
Gaines Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gaines Elementary School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaines Elementary School ranks #13 of 13 schools in Athens, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Gaines Elementary School, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), and Clarke Middle School (718 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.