About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Chatham County
Garden City Elementary School is located in Garden City, GA and is one of 36 elementary schools in Chatham County School District. It is a public school that serves 666 students in grades PK-5.
Garden City Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Garden City Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Garden City Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Garden City Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Garden City Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Garden City Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Garden City Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Garden City Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| Savannah Christian Prep 1.2 miles | n/a | |
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| Scott Alternative Learning Center 1.3 miles | n/a | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 666
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Garden City Elementary School had 88% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
58%
Hispanic
19%
White
16%
Two or More Races
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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Chatham County District Spending
$9,880Per Pupil
The Chatham County spends $9,880 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chatham County District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Garden City Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Chatham County School DistrictTest Scores
About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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